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A Level Photography

at The Heathland School, Hounslow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Year 12 A Level Basic Design: drawing, printing (water, acrylic oil) printing, photography, mixed media. Art History and Contemporary Practice. Component 1: Personal Investigation and independent portfolio, accompanied with a 1000-2000 word essay. (60%). Year 13 Component 1 cont: Personal Investigation and independent portfolio, accompanied with a 1000-3000 word essay. (60%) Component 2: Externally set examination assignment. 15 hours (40%) As a part of the course Photography examinations are followed by the annual Art, Photography and Fashion Exhibition that the students organise for parents and the public to view their work. Visits to art galleries and museums is an integral part of the course. The students regularly visit galleries in London, which enhances their knowledge of art-world helping them to develop their own creativity and style. There is also an annual trip to a European City in February (Paris 2014, Amsterdam 2015) which provides extra opportunities for exhibitions, drawing and photographic inspiration in preparation for their Externally Set Assignment.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 in Photography. GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language.

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

  • The Heathland School

    Wellington Road South, HOUNSLOW, TW4 5JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · HOUNSLOW

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