If you are interested in the world around you and your place within it, enjoy picture taking and would like to learn how to take better photographs that translate into creative and meaningful imagery then you would be very suited to the Photography course. Studying Photography will give you a greater understanding of the world we live in, and your place within it. You will be encouraged to explore subject themes with a personal interest to ensure that you are always on a meaningful creative journey. Component 1: Personal Investigation Learners should produce two elements: (i) an in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigation project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. (ii) an extended written response of 1000 words minimum, this may contain images and texts must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work. Component 02: Externally set task: • The externally set assignment materials are released from 1 February (in the second year of the course) and will provide learners with a series of visual and written stimuli. • A response should be based on one of these options.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of photography but a strong interest in the subject is essential. You will need to work hard to develop technical skills and spend time researching projects, alongside the more practical elements of the course. A Grade 4 or above in GCSE English is required but if this requirement is not met then your application will still be considered during interview.
Assessment Overview 01: Personal Investigation 120 marks - non-exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated) 60% total of A Level Assessment Overview 02: Externally Set Task: 80 Marks - 15 Hours - non exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated) 40% of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL |
If you are interested in the world around you and your place within it, enjoy picture taking and would like to learn how to take better photographs that translate into creative and meaningful imagery then you would be very suited to the Photography course. Studying Photography will give you a greater understanding of the world we live in, and your place within it. You will be encouraged to explore subject themes with a personal interest to ensure that you are always on a meaningful creative journey. Component 1: Personal Investigation Learners should produce two elements: (i) an in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigation project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. (ii) an extended written response of 1000 words minimum, this may contain images and texts must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work. Component 02: Externally set task: • The externally set assignment materials are released from 1 February (in the second year of the course) and will provide learners with a series of visual and written stimuli. • A response should be based on one of these options.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of photography but a strong interest in the subject is essential. You will need to work hard to develop technical skills and spend time researching projects, alongside the more practical elements of the course. A Grade 4 or above in GCSE English is required but if this requirement is not met then your application will still be considered during interview.
Assessment Overview 01: Personal Investigation 120 marks - non-exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated) 60% total of A Level Assessment Overview 02: Externally Set Task: 80 Marks - 15 Hours - non exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated) 40% of total A Level
