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A Level Photography

at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Photography is an exciting subject where students are introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of photographic media, techniques, and processes. The course is for students who enjoy creative expression and detailed image analysis, incorporating historical and contemporary references. Photography is a practical course which will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the subject in a wide variety of contexts. Using school facilities there are opportunities to be able to enjoy the whole process of photography from initial shooting through to the final development in the dark room and on the computer using Photoshop. The first stages are concerned with learning how to operate a camera, control exposure, and understand lighting techniques. Following this students will develop an ability to translate ideas into photographic images by appropriate choices of camera controls, subject matter, viewpoints, and media. By studying Photography you will extend your skills in, cameraless and darkroom techniques, digital photography, Photoshop image manipulation and studio lighting patterns and techniques. Manual settings will be explored as well as the history and theory of photography. Throughout the course you will study how to analyse and replicate photographer's techniques and come to understand the importance of viewpoints, composition, depth of field and movement, as well as explore and practice technical skills.

What you need to get on

6/above in GCSE Photography or a submission of an accepted portfolio in advance.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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