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PHILOSOPHY
A LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
Philosophy comes from the Greek words meaning
‘love of wisdom’. It will involve you in thinking
about thinking and learning to question basic
beliefs, assumptions and ideas whilst searching
for truth. Philosophy teaches you to think in a
clear, logical and creative way that will help you in
other subject areas and in most areas of life where
critical and inventive thinking is valued. In Year 1
you will study Epistemology and Ethics and in Year
2, Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind.
Students who study Philosophy find it challenging
and exciting and many say that it changes
their outlook in ways that they find useful and
rewarding. Enlightenment is not guaranteed, but
studying Philosophy should make you and your life
more interesting!
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
ASSESSMENT
100% exam
PHOTOGRAPHY
A LEVEL
You will be introduced to a variety of photographic
media, techniques and processes, including
traditional black and white darkroom printing as
well as digital photography. You learn to research
photographers’ work in depth, and link these
ideas with your own work. You will be encouraged
to explore ideas and push the boundaries of
the medium, and develop your own individual
creative concepts and approaches to photography.
Understanding your SLR camera is key: using
depth of field, movement, working with different
films, lenses, filters and lighting. You will benefit
from a wide range of facilities, including two
darkrooms and a studio environment in Year 2
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 5 in GCSE Photography (if taken)
Or
Merit or Distinction in BTEC Level 2 Award in Photography (if
taken)
Or
Evidence of commitment to and aptitude for photography
demonstrated through submission of work
ASSESSMENT
60% coursework, 40% externally set assignment
“I chose Varndean because it seemed full
of passionate teachers that I instantly
knew I wanted to be taught by.”
Alice Burton, ex Warden Park Academy
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