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Photography

A Level Photography  
Exam Board
 Eduqas
Entry requirements
 Grade 5 or above in English Language. GCSE Photography or Art is desirable but not essential.
What will I study?
 You will produce two portfolios over the course of this A Level. Throughout the course you will develop your photography skills and understanding of different photographers and their styles through the study of a series of smaller topics such as Photojournalism, Movement, Forced Perspective and Film Noir.
Assessment
 Component One (Personal Investigation) is an in depth study of a topic of your choice. You will use existing photographers to develop your knowledge and then emulate their work through your own interpretations and style. This is worth 60% of the A Level. From the 1st February of Year 13, titles are released by Eduqas for the Component Two: Externally Set Assignment (worth 40% of the A Level). You then have a preparatory study period in which you choose your title and prepare your response in the form of critical, theoretical and practical work. You then have a 15-hour period of sustained work in which to realise your production, linking your planning to your outcomes.
What skills will I gain?
 You will become a highly adept and confident photographer, able to analyse an image confidently using a range of specialist terminology. You will become knowledgeable of a range of different photographers and styles and use this to develop your own photography skills across different platforms (digital and practical editing). Students who take Photography become independent learners; skilled at setting their own titles, deadlines and outcomes.
Studying beyond the classroom 
Students are expected to be independent and motivated learners. They will need to complete a significant proportion of their portfoliowork outside of the classroom –setting up and completing photoshoots, working on their portfolio and practising at developing their own photography skills. 
Future pathways
 Photography is not just about taking photos! With an A Level in Photography, you will have refined your written and analytical skills, which can then be applied to a whole range of future careers and courses. As well as going on to study Photography at University and beyond, students can use Photography to access careers in marketing, advertising, journalism, architecture, forensic photography, commercial and freelance photography, graphic design and teaching.