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Photography AS Level

at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level39 weeksFull time

What the college says

AS: This is a one year course leading to the AQA AS Level in Art & Design (Photography). The course provides opportunities to develop intellectual imaginative and creative skills while helping students to understand the practices and use of photography in the past and in contemporary society. A2: The A2 units will build on skills and understanding developed in the AS and will allow for a greater depth of experience and study. When combined with the AS it will result in the Advanced Level Art & Design (Photography) The course as a whole will provide a broad and balanced study of the development of photography and its significance as a means of expression and communication. The college darkroom and studio offer all students the opportunity to respond to a range of themes in an individual manner. The college provides 35mm and digital cameras a fully equipped darkroom and a studio with tungsten and electronic flash systems. Digital darkroom facilities are also available offering Adobe Photoshop and other graphics software along with flatbed scanners and printers.

What you need to get on

You will need six full GCSEs at grades A* to C including English Language and a creative subject. Other qualifications will be considered from more mature students.

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

  • Joseph Chamberlain Main Site

    Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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