Fine Art AS and A2 Level
A Level
In Lewes
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Lewes
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Duration
1 Year
You will develop skills in communicating through images, from researching and studying the work of photographers and artists and developing your own ideas, to taking and processing your own film and digital images. You will practice black and white printing in our darkroom and digital image manipulation on the latest industry standard computer software. You will be required to complete a visual workbook detailing your research and experimentation and evaluating your own work and that of others. In the second year you will work in the photographic studio and will continue to build on your knowledge of technical and critical understanding and practical skills of this stimulating subject.
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Government funding available
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About this course
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Course programme
Fine Art AS and A2
Subject category:
Visual Arts
What will I study?
You will develop skills in communicating through images, from researching and studying the work of photographers and artists and developing your own ideas, to taking and processing your own film and digital images. You will practice black and white printing in our darkroom and digital image manipulation on the latest industry standard computer software. You will be required to complete a visual workbook detailing your research and experimentation and evaluating your own work and that of others. In the second year you will work in the photographic studio and will continue to build on your knowledge of technical and critical understanding and practical skills of this stimulating subject.
Duration:
One year for AS Level and if you gat a C grade or higher, a further year to complete A Level.
Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
A strong interest in the power of images and an ability to work hard are required as Photography can be a demanding subject. Photography combines very well with many other subjects, in particular Art and Design courses and also Media Studies, English and Humanities.
How will I be assessed?
The AS consists of one unit of practical and written coursework and a practical exam. The A2 consists of two units of coursework, including an extended written study, and a practical exam.
What can I do afterwards?
This course provides an excellent opportunity to progress to specialist Photography or general Art and Design courses in Art Foundation or Higher Education or into industry in visual fields such as advertising and publishing.
Are there any additional costs involved?
Film, photographic paper, sketch books, visits to galleries etc. approx £60 per term. You will also need access to a 35mm/digital SLR camera.
Location:
Lewes 6th Form College
Fine Art AS and A2 Level