A Level in Biology
A Levels
Course Overview
Are you creative and imaginative? Do you enjoy exploring ideas and looking at things in different ways? If so, you should consider a course in photography. Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers.
Photography means 'drawing with light' and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. Many photographers have explored various techniques to create images that make a personal statement about things that have interested or concerned them. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it.
Photography means 'drawing with light' and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. Many photographers have explored various techniques to create images that make a personal statement about things that have interested or concerned them. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it.
Course Requirements
PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST APPLY FOR 3 A LEVELS
Standard A Level entry requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 5s or above (must include Maths and English Language). However, certain subjects may have additional entry criteria, which can be found below:
Additional Entry Requirements:
A Level Art will require grade 5 in GCSE Art or a portfolio.
Standard A Level entry requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 5s or above (must include Maths and English Language). However, certain subjects may have additional entry criteria, which can be found below:
Additional Entry Requirements:
A Level Art will require grade 5 in GCSE Art or a portfolio.
What you will Learn
Throughout the course students will experience & learn about the many different genres relating to photography:Portraiture, Landscape photography, Still-life photography, Documentary photography, Photojournalism, Fashion photography, Experimental imagery, Multimedia, Photographic installation, Moving image (video, film and animation)
Assessment
Assessment: 60% is coursework and 40% is a controlled assessment.
Progression
Successful students may progress onto university or enter directly into employment.
Career Options
Commercial / fashion photographer, Filmmaker, Fine art photographer, Forensic photographer, Industrial photographer, Medical photographer, Nature photographer, Photographic illustrator, Photographic technician, Teacher, Photojournalist, Picture editor, Researcher, Social photographer, Sports photographer
Mandatory Units
Units will include a range of Art & Design mediums, including: Portraiture, Landscape photography, Still-life photography, Documentary photography, Photojournalism, Fashion photography, Experimental imagery, Multimedia, Photographic installation, Moving image (video, film and animation)
Contact Details
For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk
Disclaimer
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.