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Art & Design (Photography)

at Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is perfect for creative people and those who are interested in using Photography to convey ideas. The course equips students with photographic techniques and skills, encourages experimentation and creative thinking and aims to give students a sense of the world and what is happening around them. You will develop skills in both digital and traditional film and chemical processes, and gain a full understanding of the development of photography and moving image. Students learn what makes an excellent and powerful photograph and how to achieve that. Students will need a 35mm Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera and it is recommended to have a photographic editing programme on your home computer; further details can be obtained from staff. The A Level allows students to gain entry to a Foundation or degree course, and to pursue careers in Fine Art; Wildlife, Travel and photojournalism; Social photography - for example - weddings and portraits; and commercial photography. Opportunities: Students are expected to travel independently to galleries and museums to study work from first-hand observation. Contact: Miss C Niven - cniven@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

What you need to get on

GCSE average points score of at least 4 across the best 8 subjects taken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Art and Design at GCSE is desirable but not essential.

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

  • Ashlyns School

    Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Berkhamsted

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