Digital Photography A-Level

What is Digital Photography A-Level?

The Digital Photography A-Level is a way of visually recording, documenting and presenting both the ordinary and extraordinary. It is often considered an art form, an aspect of self-expressionism, a journalistic process or even an aspect of visual culture. This is a practical subject, combined with in-depth photographic theory and art history.

What Will You Study?

Photography Reading List >

• The Exposure Triangle
• Colour & Light in Photography
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop)
• Abstract, Minimalist & Still Life Photography
• Documentary & Landscape Photography
• Portrait & Fashion Photography & Magazine Design
• Fine Art & Narrative Photography
• Professional Photographic Book Making & Binding
• Hand Rendered & Digital Techniques
• Mixed Media & Creative Exploration
• Animation & Moving Image
• Exploration of Analogue Photography
• Live Competition Briefs

What Next?

Many of our students progress onto university to study degrees within a variety of fields including; Photography, Art & Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Animation, Film, Journalism, Advertising, Graphics, Branding, Cinematography, Fashion, Marketing, Visual Communication and Architecture. Equally, students move onto apprenticeships or employment in the creative industry.

Exam Board

Edexcel

Entry Requirements

At least five 5s at GCSE, including at least a 5 in any GCSE Art subject, as listed below (NOT Graphic Products). If you have not taken GCSE Art, we will send out a mini-portfolio task for you to complete after you have finished all of your GCSEs in June.

For entry onto Digital Photography we accept a Grade 5 in the following subjects:

• GCSE Art
• GCSE Fine Art
• GCSE Art and Design
• GCSE Photography
• GCSE Graphics
• GCSE Textiles
• Distinction in BTEC Art
• Distinction in BTEC Art & Design

Have you considered studying a Mixed Programme (A-Levels and BTECs)? Whether you’re on target to achieve five 5s in your GCSEs or not, there may still be an option to study A-Levels alongside a BTEC qualification at Newman.

Course Type

A-Level

What other subjects go well with this subject?

Film Studies, Media Studies, English and Graphic Communications.