Photography A Level Block D

Applications Open: - 26th November 2025

Applications Close: - 16th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

FOLLOWING ON FROM YOUR GCSE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE, YOU WILL CONFIRM YOUR CAMERA SKILLS AND ABILITY TO USE SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT FOR STUDIO LIGHTING WORK AND DARKROOM PRINTING. THE EMPHASIS WILL BE ON RECORDING, BUT YOU WILL ALSO CHOOSE EXPERIMENTAL PATHS RELEVANT TO YOUR CHOSEN STARTING POINT. YOU WILL NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY AND DEMONSTRATE GOOD SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE BY USING CORRECT VOCABULARY WHEN YOU ANALYSE IMAGES AND EXPLAIN YOUR OWN IDEAS.

Unit 1 Personal Investigation.

This unit allows you opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s). Your Personal Investigation will incorporate three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a Personal Study. Your supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points (agreed by your teacher).

Unit 2 Externally Assessed Assignment.

This component allows you opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s) in response to an externally set theme. The Externally Set Assignment (exam paper) is released on 1 February from Edexcel and contains a theme and suggested starting points. You will create preparatory studies and then, around April time, have a 15 hour period of sustained focus, to produce your final outcome(s).

5 GCSE grades at 4 and above including a 5 in an Art subject. If you are opting for a different specialism to your GCSE a portfolio and meeting will be required.