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GCE A Level in Art and Design: Photography

at John Masefield High School, Ledbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Students create a portfolio of assignments in response to a number of briefs which have a vocational scenarios; developing outcomes in both Location and Studio Photography disciplines. Students are expected to learn about and explore the technical aspects of using cameras and lens, including studio lighting effects and in the use of Photoshop for editing and refining imagery. Through thoughtful analysis and evaluation of professional photographers' work students will gain confidence in applying the aesthetic conventions of creating photographic imagery. Students present their completed assignments combining imagery and text as Power Point presentations; presentations should show how their images have been developed and refined to create carefully considered outcomes which successfully meet the requirements of each brief. As the course develops students are expected to use their initiative and imagination to produce innovative and personal responses through self-led briefs which build upon their interests in a particular area or subject. Students who complete the course may progress onto a more general Art or Design related course or a higher level Photographic Study.

What you need to get on

No prior experience is needed but a keen interest in Photography and Art would be very helpful.

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

  • John Masefield High School

    Mabels Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ledbury

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