A-LEVELPHOTOGRAPHY

AWARD
A-Level Art & Design - Photography
DURATION
2 Years (Full-Time)
UCAS POINTS
Up to 56 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS
Middlesbrough
COURSE DETAILS
Develop your creative eye, technical skill and visual voice. This course is for aspiring photographers who want to explore photography as an expressive and academic subject.
Over two years, you’ll dive into the world of photography - learning how to craft powerful, original imagery across a variety of techniques and styles. You’ll develop strong practical skills in both digital and analogue photography, using professional cameras, lighting, editing software and darkroom processes.
The course focuses on personal expression, visual storytelling, and critical thinking. You’ll study the work of influential photographers, explore historical and contemporary themes, and produce your own responses through sketchbooks, photo shoots and final pieces.
A major component of the course is the Personal Investigation - your chance to choose a theme, explore it through creative and contextual research, and develop a body of work that showcases your unique perspective. You’ll also complete an externally set assignment in your second year.
Studying A-Level Photography at a specialist art school means access to outstanding facilities, experienced photographers as tutors, and a creative community of like-minded students. This course provides the perfect stepping stone to university, art school or creative employment.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS
LEARNER HOURS
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

What advice would you give to someone thinking about studying here?
It is a excellent college for you if you are creative, expressive and overall looking to work alongside likeminded people in a fun environment.
Aimee Rose Johnson
A-Levels
OUTSTANDING Student Experience
The Northern College of Art had an exceptional history for its further education when formerly known as The Northern School of Art, and Cleveland College of Art and Design prior to that. The institution previously achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in 2009, and held it consecutively across all inspections until the last inspection under the Education Inspection Framework in 2025. The institution is one of only a handful of colleges to make this achievement.
















