Photography

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Photography

Students will be introduced to photography and will be able to develop their photography skills in a number of diverse and experimental ways. This is a creative course, with an emphasis on practical project work, supported by analytical and written elements. Students will have the chance to learn digital photography techniques and digital editing programmes such as Photoshop.

Examination Board AQA

Specification Number 7206

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Course Overview

Students are required to work in at least two of the following areas of Photography. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas:

 
Topics Covered
  • – Portraiture
  • – Landscape Photography (Working from Urban, Rural and/ or coastal environments)
  • – Still Life Photography
  • – Documentary Photography
  • – Experimental Imagery
  • – Photographic Installation
  • – Moving Image (Video/Film/Animation)
 
Course Leader of Photography

Miss Liversidge

Entry Requirements

Sixth Form Entry Criteria: 

A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature. 

 
Special Entry Requirements:
  • 5+ in a creative subject (Art / Media / Design Technology) 

 

Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.

English Language or English Literature
English Language or English Literature 5
Creative Subject 5
Creative Subject 5

Assessment Information

There are 4 components; two each year.

 

Year 12

 

Component 1: Portfolio
The emphasis of this component will be on the development of understanding and skills using
an appropriate range of materials, processes and techniques.

 

Component 2: Mock examination
A set assignment with a choice of topics. Preparatory period – 6 weeks with supervised final piece – 5 hours

 

Year 13

 

Component 1: Personal Investigation

This is a practical component supported by written material. Students are expected to develop a personal investigation based on an idea, issue or theme leading to a final outcome. This should demonstrate the students’ ability to sustain work from an initial starting point to a realisation.

 

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February, or as soon as possible after that date:

Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as mounted sheets, design sheets, sketchbooks, workbooks, journals and models.

  • Choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one.
  • An externally set assignment with a choice of 8 topics. Lead-in Preparatory period – 10 weeks with supervised final piece – 15 hours

 

Assessment Topic Area Duration Value
Component 1Portfolio96 Marks60%
Component 2Examination96 Marks40%
Non-Exam AssessmentSet by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre.Visits will normally take place in June. 

Progression Route

A significant number of students choose to continue their Photography studies to degree level.  There are a wide range of careers gained from a photography degree.  These can range from a Documentary Photographer to Video Production.   

How do I prepare? 

Recommended Reads
Photography” History, Art & TechniqueTom Ang
Digital SLR Photography All-in-one for DummiesRobert Correll
Experimental Photography: A Handbook of TechniquesLuca Bendandi
On PhotographySusan Sontag
Ways of SeeingJohn Berger
Understanding PhotographJohn Berger
Masters of Street PhotographyRob Yarham
Useful Websites
The National Portrait GalleryExplore Website
The Royal Photographic SocietyExplore Website
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    Course Leader of Photography

    Miss Liversidge

    kerry.liversidge@woodgreenacademy.co.uk

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