Course information
Photography (A Level)
Caterham High School - Redbridge
02085514321
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QW
Course summary

Students are taught about a range of different photographic processes in both traditional and new technologies. A historical and critical understanding of how Photography has changed since its invention and of how different photographers have employed different techniques and skills is recorded in a sketchbook alongside students practical work. Students start using and understanding traditional processes in photography such as how to make and use their own pin hole cameras and understanding depth of field they then move on to manipulating digital images using Photoshop.

Entry requirements

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How you'll be assessed

Year 1: Unit 1 Students develop a body of work that focuses developing a wide range of techniques that feed into students’ independent work. Unit 2 Is set by the examining body and it involves a 10 hour supervised exam where the students develop a final piece of work. Year 2 Unit 1 Students develop their own response to a project title, such as “Juxtaposition”. They should continue to refine and experiment in their artistic practice and show their technical and critical understanding in an extended essay. Unit 2 Is set by the examining body and it involves a 15 hour supervised task that shows how the students develop their own ideas for a final piece of work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressCaterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QW