A Level Photography

Course summary

Component 1 – Personal Investigation (60% of qualification/120 marks) Made up of two integrated constituent parts: 1. A major indpeth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project. Outcomes based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. 2. An extended written element of 100 words minimum, which clearly relates to practical and theoretical work. Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment (40% of qualification/ 80 marks) Part 1 – Preparatory study period Part 2 - 15 hour period of sustained focus Art and Design (Fine Art) areas of study can include: • Painting and drawing • Mixed media, including collage and assemblage • Performance and conceptual art • Sculpture • Land or envriomental art • Installation • Printmaking • Digital media Photography areas of study can include: • Photographing people • Photographing places • Still life photographing • Documentary photography • Photojournalism • Photographic installations • Experimental imagery • Moving image