Photography, A Level

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

The photography qualification will introduce students to a variety of photography and lens-based materials, processes and techniques exploring both traditional and new technologies. The course will develop students’ skills in studio and outdoor photography, gaining an understanding of portraiture, landscape, still-life, documentary, fashion, multimedia and photographic installation.

Students will gain a good understanding of the DSLR camera and other traditional photography methods to be able to use the manual settings confidently in producing a professional level of photography outcomes. During the firstyear students will explore the manual camera settings in a studio and outdoor setting and understand how to manipulate the photographs using a variety of relevant and up to date technology. The qualification has the potential to tailor the personal investigation to each individual student’s interests and needs such as landscape photography or portraiture.

Component 1: Personal Investigation - 60% of A Level

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment – 40% of A Level

Across the qualification students will focus on 4 key assessment objectives: AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual sources.

AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions.

AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions.

A grade 5 in Art or Technology based subjects at GCSE, NCFE or BTEC (Level 2) in addition to the published entry requirements.

This qualification has the potential to develop into any photography-based degree at university. Possible future career paths might include fashion photographer, studio portrait photographer, wedding photographer, food photographer, travel photographer, marketing and advertising, commercial photographer, videographer or photojournalist.