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Art and Design: Photography

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will produce a coursework unit (Personal Investigation 60%) and an examination unit titled “externally set assignment” (E.S.A. 40%). This unit ends with a controlled test component during which time students produce their final outcomes. Students are required to: • Understand and explore the concepts and contexts of the work of contemporary artists, crafts persons, designers and photographers, plus other critical sources such as film, music and literature. • Explore and experiment with a range of materials. • Record from observation including taking photographic images. • Experiment and develop ideas through a range of practical and conceptual processes, working towards a final piece showing clearly how you have been informed by the work of contemporary artists, crafts persons, designers and photographers, plus other critical sources such as film, music and literature. • Present the work in an appropriate context e.g. sketchbook, mounted sheets, virtual folder, website, with an introductory written element. • Produce a substantial final piece (or pieces) of work.

What you need to get on

Students who wish to follow either of these courses need to be self-motivated, creative, proactive and enthusiastic about the subject. Ideally you should have attained at least a grade 5 at GCSE in Art and Design. Occasionally we do take students on the course without this qualification but students will be expected to submit a portfolio of work and have an informal interview in this instance.

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

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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