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Photography (A Level)

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Level
A Level
Type
Single
Programme
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Duration Year(s)

Details

“Photography is by nature a documentary art,” stated acclaimed portrait photographer August Sander, and this course will offer you a treasure trove of opportunities to document your world through a camera lens. Develop your personal creative vision through a technical and experimental approach to this ever vital art form.

Complimentary courses

  • Fashion & Textiles
  • Graphics
  • Fine Art
  • Digital Film & TV Production

Course Content

Studying A level Photography will help you develop camera skills and process and print film techniques in a darkroom. You’ll explore digital photography and nurture skills in Photoshop and post-production display in our state-of-the-art Mac Suite. You’ll also take inspiration from photographers from Louis Daguerre to Diane Arbus and everyone in between as well as the world of commercial and modern photography as you work on personal thematic projects. Our Photography Studio provides you with a wide variety of backdrops, lighting options, plus props and resources. Outside of the studio, you’ll engage with photoshoots on location, trips, exhibitions, and have ample opportunities to showcase your own work.

Your Opportunities

Possible career paths

  • Portrait Photographer
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Photo Editor
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Events Photographer
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Marine Photographer
  • Film Producer / Director

Your Assessment

  • 60% coursework
  • 40% examination

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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Studying A level Photography will help you develop camera skills and process and print film techniques in a darkroom. You’ll explore digital photography and nurture skills in Photoshop and post-production display in our state-of-the-art Mac Suite. You’ll also take inspiration from photographers from Louis Daguerre to Diane Arbus and everyone in between as well as the world of commercial and modern photography as you work on personal thematic projects. Our Photography Studio provides you with a wide variety of backdrops, lighting options, plus props and resources. Outside of the studio, you’ll engage with photoshoots on location, trips, exhibitions, and have ample opportunities to showcase your own work.

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements


“Photography is by nature a documentary art,” stated acclaimed portrait photographer August Sander, and this course will offer you a treasure trove of opportunities to document your world through a camera lens. Develop your personal creative vision through a technical and experimental approach to this ever vital art form.

Complimentary courses

  • Fashion & Textiles
  • Graphics
  • Fine Art
  • Digital Film & TV Production

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<ul><li>60% coursework </li><li>40% examination </li></ul>
<p><b><u>Possible career paths</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b><ul><li>Portrait Photographer </li><li>Commercial Photographer </li><li>Photojournalist </li><li>Photo Editor </li><li>Wedding Photographer </li><li>Events Photographer </li><li>Fine Art Photographer </li><li>Marine Photographer </li><li>Film Producer / Director</li></ul></p>

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GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.