Photography
SUBJECT AS Photography
 ADMISSIONS The course is intended to form part of an educational continuum, which progresses naturally from GCSE Photography. It is intended to suit the needs of pupils who have an interest and aptitude in photography, and who may wish to undertake further studies leading to careers for which an Art and Design background is relevant. It is preferable for students to have at least a grade B in GCSE Photogrpahy. The most artistically creative students achieve the highest results in Photography with work produced that is inspiringly individual.
 COURSE The Advanced courses are more difficult than GCSE so pupils intending to take AS Photography should be highly motivated and able to use fragmented periods of time constructively. In their own time each pupil is required to spend a minimum of four hours a week on project work. Students will need to demonstrate a high degree of commitment and self-discipline combined with a good technical and creative ability. Along with practical work a high level of theoretical and conceptual understanding is developed over the year.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
  • Record observations, experiences and ideas in forms that are appropriate to intentions
  • Analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts showing understanding of context
  • Develop and explore ideas using media, processes and resources, reviewing, modifying and refining work as it progresses
  • Make a personal response, realising intentions and making informed connections with the work of others
 AS REQUIREMENTS (1 YEAR)

Unit 1 - Coursework                            Worth 60% of AS marks
Unit 2 - Externally set assignment     Worth 40% of AS marks

Externally set assignments are 8 hours for AS.

 ASSESSMENT The Art Department will continually assess the work throughout the course. This will in the main take the form of tutorials and in progress discussions where appropriate. All work will be internally marked at the completion of units and externally moderated by a representative of the Examination board.
 CAREERS Beyond A Level, courses are available at both degree and higher BTEC levels in three of our local Art Colleges. These range from the Fine Arts to courses in most areas of 2 and 3 dimensional designs and could lead to career opportunities in the fields of multi-media, film and television, photography, theatre, advertising, product and architectural design, fashion design and industrial design amongst others.


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