Pupils will be introduced to a range of experiences and photography techniques including traditional black and white darkroom techniques and colour explored through digital photography. Pupils will have to have an element of drawing within their project to address the exam board criteria. Year 1 - Pupils start the course with an introduction period lasting 8-10 weeks. During this time they are introduced to a number of skills, the use of film cameras, digital SLRs and editing packages including Photoshop. They record the detailed technical information, ideas and the development of practical work through a journal. Year 2 - The A Level course work consists of a personal investigation. A coherent in depth study that demonstrates the pupils ability to conduct a detailed personal practical investigation, then an externally set assignment. Equipment There is no expectation that pupils have their own camera. We have department cameras which pupils can share and use in lesson time. As the course progresses, pupils may need to purchase additional resources such as photographic paper and film. There is a compulsory contextual element; 1000 - 3000 word essay. Pupils will analyse a range of sources investigating in depth. Their contextual understanding and specialist vocabulary will expand throughout this course.
GCSE Grade 5 in Art or Photography
Coursework Personal Investigation 60% Externally Set Assignment 40% Assessment Criteria Developing ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting on work and progress. Presenting a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ |
Pupils will be introduced to a range of experiences and photography techniques including traditional black and white darkroom techniques and colour explored through digital photography. Pupils will have to have an element of drawing within their project to address the exam board criteria. Year 1 - Pupils start the course with an introduction period lasting 8-10 weeks. During this time they are introduced to a number of skills, the use of film cameras, digital SLRs and editing packages including Photoshop. They record the detailed technical information, ideas and the development of practical work through a journal. Year 2 - The A Level course work consists of a personal investigation. A coherent in depth study that demonstrates the pupils ability to conduct a detailed personal practical investigation, then an externally set assignment. Equipment There is no expectation that pupils have their own camera. We have department cameras which pupils can share and use in lesson time. As the course progresses, pupils may need to purchase additional resources such as photographic paper and film. There is a compulsory contextual element; 1000 - 3000 word essay. Pupils will analyse a range of sources investigating in depth. Their contextual understanding and specialist vocabulary will expand throughout this course.
GCSE Grade 5 in Art or Photography
Coursework Personal Investigation 60% Externally Set Assignment 40% Assessment Criteria Developing ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting on work and progress. Presenting a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
