Photography (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School
Course summary
Skills Developed on Course: • The ability to explore elements of visual language, line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography. • Awareness of intended audience or purpose for their chosen area(s) of photography. 57 • The ability to respond to an issue, theme, concept or idea, or work to a brief or answer a need in photography. • Appreciation of viewpoint, composition, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and movement • Appropriate use of the camera, film, lenses, filters and lighting for work in their chosen area(s) of photography. • Understanding of techniques related to the production of photographic images and, where appropriate, presentation and layout.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 5 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - First Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - First Language | — |
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Assessment
A Level Unit 1 Personal Investigation Part 1: Practical Work From personal starting points - supporting studies and personal practical outcomes. Coursework Unit 2 Personal Investigation Part 2: Personal Study Continuous prose – 1000 words min. Coursework Unit 3 Externally Set Assignment From broad based themes – preparatory studies and personal practical outcomes Practical Exam 15hrs.
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