Photography

After experiencing a range of practical workshops, each individual’s self-written project is tailored to incorporate personal ideas and interests and is devised with a specialist tutor in a supportive and enriching environment. Tutors have industry experience and design backgrounds allowing you to access to a wealth of knowledge. You will be introduced to a range of technical aspects, including traditional darkroom practice, studio lighting, shutter speeds, apertures, and Adobe Photoshop. You will visualise your work in a digital portfolio to show your creative and technical development which will certainly lead to a body of work you can be proud of. 

No specific entry requirements (other than the College entry points) but consider workload of more than 2 Arts/Perf courses

• EDUQAS (WJEC) coursework. 
• Component 1 – Personal investigation (60%).  
• Component 2 – Externally set assignment (40%). 
• Internally marked and externally moderated.

Studying A-level Photography can open the door to a wide range of exciting creative careers. Many students continue to our renowned Art Foundation course, a popular stepping stone to top universities. Prestigious institutions such as Camberwell, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Falmouth, and others have welcomed our graduates into photography-related courses. From fashion and advertising to photojournalism and social photography, photographers play a vital role in visual storytelling across many industries. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the workplace, A-level Photography equips students with the skills and experience to thrive in the creative and visual arts sector.

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Photography can be studied alongside any combination of courses. Most popular are Graphic Communications, Art, Craft and Design, Textiles, any English course, Psychology, Sociology, Media, and Performing Arts courses.

When you enrol we will make sure that you are receiving all the support you need, you may be entitled to extra time in your exams, help with written analysis/annotation or practical support from our two specialist technicians. Studios are always available in your independent study time. 

In recent years students have enjoyed reference gathering trips to Morocco, Berlin, Madrid, London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Throughout the year and across the courses and disciplines there are opportunities to enter internal and external competitions and live briefs. At the end of the second year you also have the chance to present your highly creative and individual work in a summer exhibition. 

95% of Winstanley College Photography students achieve A*- B grade. 

A popular destination for Photography students is our Art Foundation course. Approximately 1 in 5 Art students across the department take this route to top universities or the workplace.