Art, Craft & Design
at Magna Academy, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
We offer a digital and film photography course that allows students to develop a diverse and creative portfolio exploring both digital manipulation skills on Photoshop and traditional editing skills using our specialist darkroom. You will have the opportunity to experiment with materials, refine processes and create dynamic and refined outcomes. This will enable you to continue to expand upon prior learning, building upon your technical and practical knowledge. We encourage students to take creative risks.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grades 9-5 (Including grade 6 Art and an Individual Portfolio)
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
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
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