Photography A Level

Applications Open: - 17 November 2025

Applications Close: - May 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language or Literature, and Maths. There are some further entry requirements for specific courses.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - Wednesday 12th November 2025 16.30-19:30 - talks at 17.30 and 18.30pm

Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of fine art media, processes and techniques. They will be made aware of both traditional and new media. Students will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales, using sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin their work where appropriate.

Students should explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times. This should be integral to the investigating and making processes. Students' responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions.

The course includes a wide variety of Photography techniques.

• You will learn how to develop ideas, reference the work of photographers.

• It is expected that students work independently at home.

• Students' work is supported by trips run by the Art and Photography Department. It is of benefit to students to visit galleries independently.

Component 1 - Personal Investigation (60%)

Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment (40%)

AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.

4+ / Pass in an Art and Design GCSE or equivelent. in the absence of this, a portfolio of work will be requested.