Photography – Art and Design
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Art and Design
- Qualification A Level 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Centre for Creative Industries
- Course Length 2 years
This course can be combined with others and goes well with most other courses, especially Film Studies, Media Studies and Graphics.
Overview
This course blends artistic creativity with the mastering of technical camera skills to realise your ideas, exploring visual language and current artist themes. From exploring darkroom photography, to understanding the role of the image in society. This creative A Level is for those who want to tell a story about the world we live
in today.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you love taking photographs and getting out and observing the world.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Be taught a range of techniques combining traditional and digital photography, images without lenses, and electronic and traditional sketchbook compilation
- Have access to full studio facilities, black and white and colour darkrooms and Photoshop suites
- Experience individual tutorial support to help develop your personal style
- Visit galleries and exhibitions and benefit from visiting speakers
- Assessment
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You will be required to produce a portfolio of coursework, and complete an externally set assignment, for each level of the qualification.
- Entry requirements
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Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. This subject requires a grade 4 or above in GCSE Art or a related subject. If this has not been achieved, then a project can be undertaken to demonstrate your suitability for the course. Alternatively, you can present a portfolio of relevant work.
Progression and careers
You could progress to specialist courses at Exeter College, including a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Alternatively, a university degree in your chosen area of interest or pursue a career path in photography. You can progress to study professional or fine art photography at university or begin your photographic career. Future job roles might include camera operator, picture editor, archivist, researcher, photo editor or photographer (fashion, wedding, events, aerial, portrait, marine, wildlife, fine art).
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“I have enjoyed using all the great facilities at Exeter College – being able to access the studios and dark rooms is excellent. Studying Photography full time has opened my eyes to all the different aspects of the subject and the opportunities to take it further.” Summer, studied Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Photography)... Read more >
“I really enjoy College life. Learning and being able to spend time with people your own age, who also love the subjects that you do, is great. I would like to go to university to study Architecture.” Read more >
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