Photography A Level

King Edward VII Academy

Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

King Edward VII Academy

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Option Block B

Application Instructions

We ask for a minimum GCSE score of 5 grades at grade 4 or above in five different subjects including English Language and Mathematics. We accept equivalent Level 2 qualifications such as BTEC and OCR Nationals but will only count them as 1 grade.

In addition most subjects require at least a grade 5 at GCSE in order to take them at Level 3. Maths and Science subjects require a grade 6.

Course Summary

Is this course for me?

Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Photography means ‘drawing with light’ and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. Photographers explore a wide range of techniques to create images that make a personal statement about things that have interested or concerned them. The most exciting aspect of Photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it. Develop your creativity - learn to express yourself visually - let your imagination go wild!

What will I learn?

You will develop your understanding of the creative processes, your ability to think, to solve problems and to communicate visually. It will enable you to work independently and to make your own discoveries by exploring ideas, other artists’ work and different materials and techniques.

Course Details

https://vimeo.com/469762068

https://www.kesacademy.org.uk/31/subject-information/subject/5/art

The Basics…..

A Level: Personal Investigation with a 3000-word essay (60%) and Externally Set Assignment (40%).

The exam board we work with is EDEXCEL.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/art-and-design-2015.html

How will it be delivered and assessed?

A Level: Personal Investigation with a 3000-word essay (60%) and Externally Set Assignment (40%).

The exam board we work with is EDEXCEL.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/art-and-design-2015.html

Entry requirements

Grade 5 at GCSE in Art or Photography

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