Digital Photography

In the Digital Photography A-Level programme, you will dive into a broad spectrum of photography techniques and theories. 

You will begin with foundational concepts like the Exposure Triangle and the interplay of colour and light. The A-Level Digital Photography course also covers software skills, particularly with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), and explores various photography genres, including Abstract, Minimalist, and Documentary Photography.

Students will also engage in more specialised areas such as Fine Art Photography, Magazine Design and the creative processes behind mixed media and analogue photography.

Other key areas of study include:

• Portrait & Fashion Photography
• Professional Photographic Book Making & Binding
• Live Competition Briefs

After completing the Digital Photography A-Level course, many of our students advance to university to pursue degrees in various fields.

Some of the most popular areas of study include:

• Photography
• Art & Design
• Fine Art
• Illustration
• Animation
• Film and Cinematography
• Journalism and Advertising
• Graphics and Branding
• Fashion and Marketing
• Visual Communication and Architecture

Other students opt for apprenticeships or direct employment within the creative industry, using the skills and knowledge gained during the course to start their careers.

The A-Level Digital Photography programme is assessed by the Edexcel exam board. Edexcel is a well-regarded provider of qualifications in the UK, making sure that the course meets high academic standards and is recognised by universities and employers alike.

To enrol in the A-Level Digital Photography course, you’ll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. This must include a grade 5 in a GCSE Art subject, such as:

• GCSE Art
• GCSE Fine Art
• GCSE Art and Design
• GCSE Photography
• GCSE Graphics
• GCSE Textiles
• Distinction in BTEC Art or BTEC Art & Design

If you haven’t taken GCSE Art, you’ll be required to complete a mini-portfolio task after finishing your GCSEs in June. Note that Graphic Products is not accepted.

Have you thought about combining A-Levels with a BTEC in a Mixed Programme? Whether you’re on track to achieve five GCSEs at grade 5 or not, there could still be an opportunity to study both A-Levels and a BTEC qualification at Cardinal Newman.