GCE A Level Photography
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Course summary
What will I study? • The use of photography to develop ideas and produce personal work • Aspects of the history and development of photography • Analysis and evaluation of photographs, looking at meaning and context • Viewpoint, composition, differential focus and depth of field • Film processing, darkroom developing and printing, print control • Image manipulation using computers, scanners, photocopiers and software What skills will I develop? • Practical • Creative • Research • Critical, analytical and evaluative • Literacy • Problem-solving
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
Coursework: In year 12 students will work on a project that develops their photographic skills. Midway through y12 and throughout y13 students will work on an extended individual topic or personal investigation. This coursework will be a combination of supporting studies and personal outcomes. Students will also have to write a 1000-3000-word essay which illustrates and links to their personal investigation, this is worth 12% of their coursework mark. Coursework accounts for 60% of the total mark. Examination: Theme to be set by the examination board. Your work will consist of supporting studies and a personal outcome. The externally set assignment accounts for 40% of your total mark. You will have 15 hours to complete your externally set assignment
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Assessment
Coursework: In year 12 students will work on a project that develops their photographic skills. Midway through y12 and throughout y13 students will work on an extended individual topic or personal investigation. This coursework will be a combination of supporting studies and personal outcomes. Students will also have to write a 1000-3000-word essay which illustrates and links to their personal investigation, this is worth 12% of their coursework mark. Coursework accounts for 60% of the total mark. Examination: Theme to be set by the examination board. Your work will consist of supporting studies and a personal outcome. The externally set assignment accounts for 40% of your total mark. You will have 15 hours to complete your externally set assignment
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