Photography A Level

A Level Photography

Picture this: a studio with the facility to take a photo and image manipulate it in our photography suites or dark room. Photography at Runshaw offers an in-depth knowledge of both traditional and digital processes. The course allows students to start at the very basics of photography incorporating analogue camera work, darkroom and f ilm processes and experimental historic processes; this is then complimented by the introduction of using digital equipment and software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPHOTO

  • Exam Board

    AQA

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  The course allows the students to have a complete understanding of all the different elements of photography and how these can be incorporated within their own work, and allows the students to learn a diverse range of photographic techniques and processes. The facilities include a large well equipped darkroom which students can use within allocated class time and during open access sessions. There are also three well-equipped studios which use the latest lighting equipment, cameras and additional resources. This again can be used within allocated class time and open access time. The facilities allow students to really explore photography to develop and refine their skills further.

  The course incorporates trips in year one which provide an opportunity to see contemporary and historic photography related to coursework themes. In Year 2, the students have an opportunity to go on a range of trips and visits to complete location ‘shoots’, enabling them to use local and national environments/buildings to create innovative photography work for their projects.

  Course Highlights:

  Portfolio for progression, specialist photography facilities, state-of-the-art equipment

  

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a Grade 5 in Art & Design or Photography or a portfolio of your work.

• How will I be assessed?
  • 60% internally assessed
  • 40% externally set examination
• Progression Pathway

  This A Level will enable potential progression to university on to a Photography or Art-related degree course, or a pre-degree Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Both could lead to an art or design-related career, or an excellent accompaniment for anyone wishing to go into a career within journalism or the television industry.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.