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Photography

at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In Year 12 students will have the opportunity to work creatively by exploring a range of skills, starting with the basics and then developing these to more advanced techniques. They will then apply the knowledge and skills learnt in the earlier phase of the course to project work. In Year 13 students will have the opportunity to work on a personal project in an area of interest, allowing them to showcase their skills and creativity in more depth. Students will have access to the studio and all photography equipment both in and outside of taught sessions. The personal investigation consists of a 1500-3000 word essay linked to a personal project exploring practical outcomes within their chosen theme ? 60% The OCR set task allows students to choose one starting point from a range published by the exam board. They then develop preparatory ideas and experiment with practical work before sitting a 15 hour practical exam to complete a final outcome ? 40%

What you need to get on

5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics and grade 5 in GCSE Photography or attend an interview and provide a portfolio.

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

  • Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

    Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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