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Photography
TYPE OF QUALIFICATION |
GCSE |
LEVEL OF ENTRY |
One Tier |
METHOD OF ASSESSEMENT |
60% Coursework 40% Controlled Test |
What you will study:
The GCSE course consists of 2 units of work and 2 units in AS level. Each unit is based on a different theme and is designed to teach different skills, using different materials to produce a variety of different outcomes to form a finished piece (Traditional black and white prints or Digital manipulated prints). The pupils will go on to develop their understanding by using many different technical processes in darkroom as well as on computer. We expect pupils to develop and be influenced through the study of individual photographers/artists work taken from a wide range of cultures. Pupils will be expected to produce written work in their sketchbooks throughout the two years of this course.
What skills you will need to succeed:
- Enthusiastic, imaginative, work independently and already grasp basic Photoshop skill
- You are required to do contextual studies researching Art History movements. You MUST provide WRITTEN evidence in your artist journal. From your own investigation it will transpire into practical projects.
- You MUST demonstrate a commitment to the subject by being self motivated and not be constantly dependent on help by the teacher. It is recommended that you attend the weekly GCSE workshop after school each week.
- Be organised - You MUST meet all the necessary deadlines for the 60% course work.
- You are expected to assess and evaluate your own work and that of others.
- You will produce an artist journal for each course work unit. These sketchbooks should show an exploration of numerous photographic processes, which should relate to the theme of your project.
- Your research MUST show evidence of specialist vocabulary.
- At your own time it is compulsory for you to visit museums, galleries and exhibitions which are related to your project theme.
What you can do at the end of the course:
A large number of students who successfully complete their GCSE and AS course in Photography will go on to study BTEC
National Diploma in Film, Photography and Media in the Sixth Form or college. Many students subsequently go on to study Multimedia at degree level, eventually working in a wide range of Artistic careers. For those students not wishing to pursue Art beyond GCSE the course offers excellent opportunities to develop cultural and artistic understanding alongside creative skills that would benefit a series of careers including photojournalist, photographic retoucher and graphic designer.
AS Level Photography
TYPE OF QUALIFICATION |
AS level |
LEVEL OF ENTRY |
One Tier |
METHOD OF ASSESSEMENT |
Weighting: 50% of total AS marks / 25% of total A Level marks
Weighting: 50% of total AS marks / 25% of total A Level marks |
LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE |
10 hours per cycle |
What you will study:
The AS course consists of 2 projects for the portfolio and one externally set assignment. Each project is based on a different theme and is designed to teach different skills, using different materials to produce a variety of different outcomes to form a finished piece (Traditional black and white prints or Digital manipulated prints). Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. Students will explore relevant images, artifacts and resources through investigated tasks, which relates to Photography and a wider range of art and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. Their responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities. Students should be aware of the four assessment objectives to be demonstrated in the context of the content and skills presented and of the importance of process as well as product. Students are adviced to use journals to underpin their work where appropriate. Students may use traditional methods and/or digital techniques to produce images.
What skills you will need to succeed:
- Enthusiasm, imagination, to work independently and already grasp basic Photoshop skills
- You MUST demonstrate a commitment to the subject by being self motivated and not be constantly dependent on help by the teacher. It is recommended that you attend the weekly GCSE workshop after school each week.
- Be organised - You MUST meet all the necessary deadlines for the 60% course work.
- You are expected to assess and evaluate your own work and that of others.
- You will produce an artist journal for each course work unit. These sketchbooks should show an exploration of numerous photographic processes, which should relate to the theme of your project.
- Your research MUST show evidence of specialist vocabulary.
- At your own time it is compulsory for you to visit museums, galleries and exhibitions which are related to your project theme.
What you can do at the end of the course:
A large number of students who successfully complete their AS course in Photography will go on to study A2 Photography or the BTEC/ National Diploma in Film, Photography and Media. Many students subsequently go on to study Multimedia at degree level, eventually working in a wide range of Artistic careers. For those students not wishing to pursue Photography beyond GCSE the course offers excellent opportunities to develop cultural and artistic understanding alongside creative skills that would benefit a series of careers including photojournalist and graphic designer