Art & Design (Photography)
at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Photography is an exciting and creative course where students will learn to develop the skills to make conceptually challenging and ambitious photographic images. Both traditional and digital methods of capture will be explored alongside studio and location work. Students will consider the work of European and non-European contemporary and traditional photographers or artists to gain inspiration and ideas for their own work. Trips are held throughout the year to London galleries to see high quality work first-hand. The course is designed to offer a wide range of experiences that inspire and generate sophisticated portfolios suitable for the most demanding university courses.
What you need to get on
6 in Art or a Design subject including evidence of a portfolio (guidance will be given) and a 5 in English
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 Thomas Hardye School
Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dorchester
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