A Level Photography

Assessment

You will be assessed on the practical work produced throughout the two year course. This will be supported by written annotation and research into other artists and designers. Students will also be required to produce an extended essay as part of component one in Year 13. During ear 12, students will concentrate on acquiring and refining practical skills and learn how to use these alongside their artist research in the development and refinement of creative ideas. Component one – Personal Investigation: In Year 13, you will produce a portfolio of work, covering a wide range of photographic processes and approaches. With this portfolio, you will show how you can develop ideas, concept or themes and refine work into an accomplished final piece. This will count for 60% of your total A level mark. Component two – Externally Set Assignment: You will be asked to produce practical photography based work in response to one of eight exciting starting points issued by the examination board. This will count for 40% of your total A level mark.