Art & Design (Photography)
at Great Sankey High School, Warrington · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Photography is a demanding but rewarding course. The course starts with basic photo composition and then moves onto more advanced composition, depth of field and lighting techniques. The course will also look at cinematography and the moving image giving you the opportunity to try both digital skills and moving image photography. The final outcome will be a series of short films, digital stills or a mixture of both.You will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and starting points during the course and your practical work will be supported by research and experimentation in your journal.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Lane Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3AA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Warrington
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