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Photography A Level

at Tring School, Tring · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

AQA - The A Level Photography course follows the same principles as the Art and Design A Level; it is a creative, Art based course. Students will learn techniques of digital and film photography including pinhole, cyanotype and light sensitive emulsion. This knowledge and understanding is then applied to their own practice. Ideas, themes and projects will be teacher led in the first year, with experimentation and exploration being expected. In the second year students will work far more independently however still seeking regular advice and discussing work with teachers. The focus throughout the course is on developing skills, learning to take good photographs, gaining a coherent understanding of both film and digital photography, and studying and responding to the work of Photographers and Artists. Although students can use editing software we try to encourage them away from 'mindless button pushing', rather our students must learn to take excellent photographs in the first instance. Being self motivated and curious about the world is vital to success in photography and ambitious students should expect to travel to a range of locations in order to take photographs.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in English GCSE.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Tring

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