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Photography

at St Mary'S Catholic School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is an intensive course which involves practical photography work including experimental work, as well as theory and technical camera work. There is a modular structure with two units to be completed over the two years. Students are required to investigate external artistic sources within both of their modules and can choose any photographers or artists who they feel will help develop their own work. All projects include many photoshoots from the classroom and out on location. Photographs are developed further with work on Photoshop and darkroom experimental work. Lessons are broadly skills based and feature teaching in the use of the camera, experimental photography, dark room processes, photo installations and planning and editing photographs. Students are expected to work in the studio during their study time researching and learning for themselves the possibilities of the media, scale, composition etc. Their outcomes are expected to be high quality, creative and an individual response and exploration of their chosen themes and ideas. Students will be encouraged to visit a range of art galleries and respond to learning about art from contrasting times and cultures. The photography course relies heavily on students taking weekly photoshoots out on location as part of their homework tasks.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in Art (or in exceptional circumstances, evidence of a portfolio could be considered)

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

  • St. Mary's Catholic School

    BENTON PARK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE7 7PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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