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Leigh Academy Longfield

Photography (A Level)

Leigh Academy Longfield

Main Road, Longfield, Kent , DA3 7PH

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Leigh Academy Longfield
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Applications are now open!

How to Apply: We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/

Course Summary

The AQA A Level in Photography provides a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, processes and techniques. Students will learn how to use both traditional techniques and new technologies. They will develop skills in portraiture, landscapes, still-life, fashion photography, experimental imagery, multimedia, photographic installation and moving image.

Students explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to Photography and a wider range of art and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. This is integral to the investigating and making processes. Students’ responses to these examples will be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions.

Course Details

The A Level Photography (AQA) content is in 9 topics. Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of photography listed:

  • Portraiture
  • Landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/or coastal environment)
  • Still life photography (working from objects or from the natural world)
  • Documentary photography, photojournalism
  • Fashion photography
  • Experimental imagery
  • Multimedia
  • Photographic installation
  • Moving image (video, film, animation)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Component 1: Personal Investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material (60% of A Level, internally assessed)
Component 2: Externally-set Assignment (40% of A Level, externally assessed)

Entry requirements

You must meet the overall requirements for Leigh Academy Longfield's post-16, and the requirements for this subject specifically. These can be found on our academy website:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/

Your next steps...

This course will prepare you for an undergraduate degree course at University.
Careers could include:
• Photographer
• Film or TV camera operator
• Press photographer
• Advertising and marketing
• Fashion photographer
• Medical illustrator
• Forensic photographer

Additional information

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/photography/

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