Test - Photography

THIS IS NOT A REAL SIXTH FORM - IT IS USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES - DO NOT APPLY!

For entry into the Sixth Form to study 3 A' Levels, students are required to achieve 5 grades at 9-5 (or where applicable A*-C) including English and mathematics at Grade 4 or above.

In exceptional cases, students that do not reach the entry criteria based on their attainment in English or mathematics will be admitted to the 6th form with the addition of GCSE retake classes in the appropriate subject to their timetable.

While we would encourage students to study 3 A' Levels, in exceptional cases and following conversation at interview we may support a student to study 4. All students will have the option to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A' Levels.

Although a 6 or B grade is recommended in any subject that a student wishes to continue at A Level, all students applying to the Sixth Form will benefit from an interview in order to discuss entry criteria for specific subjects and to ensure that their subject choices match their goals and aspirations.

Students wishing to study maths require a grade 6 & further mathematics require a grade 7 in the subject at GCSE.

Students explore a range of approaches, working with signs, symbols and images and understanding artistic conventions, such as portrait, landscape and movement.

Students study the role and function of photography (e.g. graphics, fashion and documentary); develop a range of techniques (e.g. control of shutter speed and use of aperture); learn to use different lighting conditions, pictorial space, scale and structure and use digital imagery and software to manipulate and refine images.

Assessment is judged by a combination of 2 components, component 1 personal investigation and component 2 Externally Set Assignment.

Coursework consists of a personal investigation, where through year 1 students will explore a range of techniques, develop a broad range of skills, refine and record ideas and present a personal response. Students will also research photographers and their work, reflecting on work critically with written analysis.

Through the second year students will continue to produce a portfolio of coursework, together with a related personal study of up to 3000 words. This places students work within an historical and/or contemporary context and must be in an essay format. Coursework counts for 60% of students A level, with 12% of marks given to the essay.

During the second year students will also complete an exam, Externally Set Assignment (ESA). This component is worth 40% of their A level. It requires students to produce preparatory studies and

personal outcome(s) based on a theme set by Edexcel. The theme will be released to students in February of their final year. Students will have 15 hours to produce their personal outcome or outcomes.

This course will suit students who are creative and imaginative. Subject requirements are a grade 5 or above at GCSE Art and Design or by portfolio.

The course can lead either to employment, apprenticeships or Higher Education courses in art or non-related courses.