Full Time AS/A Level Photography

AS/A Level Photography

• Subject area:AS/A Levels (full-time 16-19 yr olds)
• Course type:Full time

Course description
This is a practical and theory based course that introduces you to many aspects of photography. You learn how to use a camera (manual and digital) and other photographic equipment, take photos, process and print images. You will work in the darkroom environment, using traditional methods and black and white film. You also learn how to create and manipulate colour images using software such as Photoshop. This course requires you to undertake research into other photographic images, analysing and evaluating the work to inform your own. You will be given themes, using photography to investigate, explore and develop personal ideas and viewpoints. You will develop an understanding of different genres, styles and traditions of photography and learn to present your visual and written work in an inventive and appropriate way.

Entry requirements
To study AS/A levels you will normally need:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
• It is possible to progress to university without GCSE English Language and Maths at C grade or above, but your options will be reduced if you have not achieved these qualifications and it is likely to impact on your future employment opportunities. We strongly recommend that it you do not have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or above that you retake them as part of your A Level programme.

Additional information
As an A level student you can choose from over 35 A level subjects, vocational awards and GCSE Maths and English. You can choose to study either:
3 â€" 4 A levels
OR
2 â€" 3 A levels and a BTEC Award
OR
3 â€" 4 A levels and GCSE Maths/English
We work in close partnership with local schools which enables us to run minority subjects that have small numbers. It may be that you attend classes in one of our partner institutions. You will have a clear understanding at the interview stage about your timetable and where your lessons occur.
A levels are divided into two courses, AS taken in the first year and A2 in the second year; combined together they equal a full A level. Both the AS and A2 courses comprise 2 units. On the whole, A levels are assessed through formal examinations at the end of the AS programme and then again at the end of the A2 programme. In some practically based subjects there is a coursework component. Both AS and A2 qualifications count towards the requirements for university entrance.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
PFAC301C Abingdon Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday
PFWD301C Witney Campus 36 weeks Sep 2010 Everyday