Photography A Level

Photography is a subject for creative thinkers who enjoy the challenge of communicating their ideas through photography.

A Level Photography provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms. This two-unit specification, a coursework portfolio and exam, requires students to develop their ability to show a range of skills. These include: independence of mind in developing their own ideas; an interest and enthusiasm for art and design; the experience of working with a range of media; including traditional and new media and technologies; an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art and design practice.

You will study a wide range of topics over the two years including but not limited to:
· Portraiture
· Landscapes. Working in but not limited to: Urban, coastal and rural environments.
· Photographic installations.
· Digital Manipulation
· Light Drawings.
· Multimedia
· Moving image
· Traditional Black and White Photography
· Fashion photography
· Still life photography

There will be a range of lesson styles and activities, including practical hands-on workshops where new techniques and processes are taught, collaborative and individual work are encouraged to give a taster for university and work-place life. Tutorials will be given in a university style to ensure enough progress is met on a weekly basis.

Pupils will be required to create a portfolio of work using sketchbooks and digital software. A starter pack is purchased from school and then all materials are provided by the school. Trips are organised so that pupils can see

Photography is 60% coursework and 40% exam and it all assessed through your portfolio. The four components that you are assessed on include:

• Recording information - taking high-quality photos
• Developing ideas by responding to photographers work
• Editing your ideas and practical work
• Final pieces of work.

5 GCSEs Level 9-4, Level 5 in relevant subject area.

People who study photography go on to a range of courses in the future. It is a gateway into the creative industries including film and media, advertising, design disciplines such as fashion, interior design, product design and architecture and of course photography.