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AS & A Level Photograpy (AQA)

PROGRESSION ROUTESAn A-Level in Photography can help students prepare for further study or careers in a vast range of op ons, such as; architecture, interior design, fashion and other forms of deisgn, from engineering to graphics.

HOMEWORKHomework is set weekly, and must be completed to a high standard every week. It may take the form of working on a project, piece of research or comple ng work started in class. Students will be encouraged to work independently.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGrade 6 GCSE Art and Design or Photography.COURSE DESCRIPTIONGCE Photography is an exci ng course which will develop cri cal and cultural undeunderstanding; enabling students to develop personal, crea ve responses, whilst teaching the formal elements of photography and art and design. Students will study both contemporary and tradi onal approaches to Photography by u lising our Mac suite and darkroom facilites.The The course incorporates prac cal work with wri en cri cal analysis and personal study. The course will be differen ated to accomodate students with or without a GCSE in Photography; however you should have achieved at least a grade 6 in Art and Design at GCSE or have a strong por olio or photographs demonstra ng flair and commitment to the subject.

Photography students should demonstrate an understanding of past and contemporary Photography prac ce, and be able to produce work that embraces a range of ideas.This specifica on aims to develop:- crea ve and imagina ve ability and prac cal skills for engaging with and for communica ng and expressing original ideas, feelings and meanings in art, cra and design.- inves ga ve, analy cal, experimental and interpre ve capabili es, aesthe c understanding and cri cal and enquiring minds, with increasing independence.- cultural knowledge and understanding of art, cra and design and of the - cultural knowledge and understanding of art, cra and design and of the media and technologies used in different mes, contexts and socie es.- personal a ributes including self confidence, resilience, perseverance, self-discipline and commitment.

ASSESSMENTPhotography is comprised of components. Students must show evidence for all four Assessment Objec ves for all components.AS Component 1 (Por olio) is worth 60% of the overall AS grade.AS Component 2 (Externally Set 5-hour Assignment) is worth 40% of the overall AS grade.AA-Level Component 1 (Personal Inves ga on) is worth 60% of the overall A-Level grade.A-Level Component 2 (Externally Set 15 -hour Assignment) is worth 40% of the overall A-Level grade.