A LEVEL Assessment Your work will be assessed through coursework and controlled assignments. You will be required to produce a portfolio of coursework and separate controlled assignments. Content During this course, you will be encouraged to develop a personalised visual language by observing the world through the lens of a camera. You will also learn how to use sketchbooks and digital portfolios to explore your own creative process by experimenting with imagery and manipulating meanings. You will learn a range of both darkroom techniques and digital processes. You will also collaborate with other students to learn how to use cameras, studio lighting, and digital editing software. Your work will be inspired by the study of other artists and photographers through contextual research and visits to galleries. As part of the personal investigation component of the A Level, you will be required to produce a critical study of at least 1,000 words. At the end of the course, your work will be displayed at the annual art exhibition, which celebrates the creativity of you and other students. A Level Photography is an exciting course that can lead to careers in photography, fine art, film, media and animation, advertising, photo journalism, fashion photography and photo graphics. This is an excellent course to study if you wish to go on to become a photographer, architect, journalist or film director. PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 11. If you have not studied this subject before, you’ll need to bring a sketchbook or portfolio to your interview to show your ability and interest. An A Level in Physics is an engaging yet challenging course that can lead to a wide range of careers, such as engineering, climate science, astronomy, architecture, radiology, computer science, teaching and medicine. PHYSICS A LEVEL Content You will find A Level Physics a fascinating course if you are interested in the workings of the universe and the theories that underpin it. A few of the topics covered are particle physics and radiation, which consists of understanding the nature of mass, energy, matter and how it relates to the history and creation of the universe. Mechanics looks at forces and motion, and why objects move. Other year 1 topics are waves, materials, electricity, and circular and oscillating motion. In year 2, gravitational fields look at the motion of orbits such as planets and satellites. Other year 2 topics are thermal physics, electric and magnetic fields, alternating current and transformers, capacitors, and nuclear physics. Practical work underpins all the topics throughout the course. In year 2, you can select your final unit for study from either astrophysics, medical physics, or engineering physics. This choice depends very much on what you have decided to study at university. Entry Requirements Please see the entry requirements on page 11. You will need either GCSE Physics or GCSE combined Science at Grade 6 or above. Assessment You will be assessed by examination at the end of your course. A sixth form centre for excellence 19
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