Art & Design Department

Key Stage 5

Why study Photography?

This is an exciting course that is suitable for you if you have taken GCSE in an art related subject.
The course covers all aspects of using a 35mm camera, studio lighting and darkroom techniques to create and print black and white images. Colour photography is introduced as a digital project using Adobe Photoshop.

What will you Study?

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Unit 1 - Coursework Portfolio
Students produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes given to them. This can comprise of a
single, sustained project, theme or course of study, a number of smaller projects or combination of work presented
in sketchbooks and/or mounted on sheets or any other appropriate format.
The focus is on includingwork that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques and skills

Unit 2 - Controlled Assignment
Students select one starting point froman externally set exam paper.
Students are given a set period ot time to produce preparatory work.
Students are then given 5 hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.

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Unit 3 - Personal Investigation
Students will develop work in response to an idea, issue, concept or theme of their choice.
The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000 – 3000 words which will include written material of a critical analytical nature.

Unit 4 - Controlled Assignment
Students select one starting point from an externally set question paper
Students are given a set period of time to produce a clearly defined selection of work which will lead to a finished piece. Students are then given 15 hours controlled time in which they work to plan and realise their ideas into a final outcome.

Method of assessment

At the end of the year all components will be assessed via internal and external moderation.

Future prospects

Photography lends itself to a variety of fields such as: studio advertising, fashion photography, news photography, photo journalism, portrait photography, forensic photography, public relations, commercial and industrial photography, photographic marketing and aerial photography.