A Level Photography

Course summary

Course Outline / Topics Year 12 - Autumn Term & Spring Term Circles & Stripes, Still Life, Sense of Space and Portraits You will begin by studying the work of photographers, such as Irving Penn and Stephanie Gonot and exploring the above themes, to gain skills in both photographic and editing techniques. You will learn about presentation into sketchbooks. You will analyse the work of photographers and take photographs of your own inspired by their photos. As this is an Art and Design endorsement there is opportunity to be creative, outside of just digital editing. All skills learnt will prepare you for your coursework project. Year 12 - Summer Term & Year 13 Autumn and Spring Terms Personal Investigation You will chose a theme of your own and create a whole set of project work based on that theme. The Personal Investigation also includes a written related study of between 1000 and 3000 words, including photographic work.