You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen Pathway.
For more information about the pathways, please click here.
NOTE: You are unable to study 3 separate Art based A Levels. If you would like Art to make up your full time study programme, please see the full time Applied Art and Design course
HNC takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. This information is for guidance only. The College reserves the right to update and amend course information and entry criteria as and when necessary. Please note that from time to time we may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on applicant demand and other factors. Please check this website for the latest information and our current course offer.
You’ll learn how to do this through a range of mediums and creative processes including:
- DSLR
- Studio and creative lighting
- Traditional and digital photography
- Photoshop
An enriching experience
Studying A Level Photography at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Photography students enjoy include:
- Trips to European cities such as Berlin to visit galleries, conduct research and build cultural capital
- Exhibiting work in an end of year showcase
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops with local artists and university lecturers
- Working in industry standard studios using state of the art technology, and developing traditional photography skills in our dedicated dark room
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is via examination and coursework.
Naturally, many of our students studying A Level Photography do so because they wish to pursue a career in the field. There are many aspects of Photography you could consider such as Fashion, Product, Documentary or Post-production Photography – or even running your own studio. You may also wish to progress on to a Photography or an Art and Design based degree.
This is a highly valued qualification that can also support a wide range of careers where photographic skills are an asset such as Journalism or Marketing. A Level Photography students have recently progressed to university to study subjects such as:
- Photography
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Fashion
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
What does this course go well with or what may you like?
