Are you a creative, independently minded person? Are you dedicated and passionate? If you answered yes to these questions then A Level Photography is the course for you. Students will research ideas, themes and concepts through an exploration of artists and their work, understanding how and why an artist made their work whilst developing the ability to analyse and offer their own personal judgements. Students will explore the use of both digital and traditional photography using a variety of methods which provide them with the fundamental skills required to evolve and extend practical and theoretical skills. Year 12 is an exciting opportunity for students to develop key skills in digital and darkroom technologies, completing an introductory course where a wide-range of materials and techniques are explored. Year 13 offers students the opportunity to grow in independence and explore their own photographic practice, working with themes, materials, techniques and processes that interest them. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Throughout the course, students will visit various cultural institutions such as the Tate Modern Gallery, British Museum and the V&A. They will also visit the capital to gain relevant first hand research to enrich their studies. Workshops at venues such as the Royal Academy of Art also make up part of the wide range of experiences we deliver for our students. Workshops at various venues such as the Photographers’ Gallery also make up part of the wider range of experiences we deliver for our students. Additional Support: We rigorously track student progress through the use of personal learning journals designed to track each students’ artistic journey. The department supports students further through individual tutorial time, personalised learning checklists and student specific workshops. Students also receive regular progress checks to make sure their coursework is completed in preparation for the final review. Progression Routes: Our creative industries are worth more than £100 billion a year and they employ 3.2 million people in the UK. 87% of jobs in the creative industries are futureproof and are at low risk of automation. The study of photography is special because students investigate, create, critique, and celebrate the many achievements, ideas and values of our human world, grappling with the problem of the human condition. Many photography students go on to degree courses in a wide variety of subjects including; Photography, Art History, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, Film & Animation, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Advertising & Marketing, and Architecture. Curriculum Leader: MS. MITCHELL: rmitchell@barnhill.school
Five or more GCSE Grades 9-5 including English and Maths and GCSE Photography or GCSE Art Grade 5 preferable.
Unit 1 (60%): Personal Investigation comprising of a sustained personal project and a 1000 word written element Unit 2 (40%): Examination Project - Exam (15 hours)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
Are you a creative, independently minded person? Are you dedicated and passionate? If you answered yes to these questions then A Level Photography is the course for you. Students will research ideas, themes and concepts through an exploration of artists and their work, understanding how and why an artist made their work whilst developing the ability to analyse and offer their own personal judgements. Students will explore the use of both digital and traditional photography using a variety of methods which provide them with the fundamental skills required to evolve and extend practical and theoretical skills. Year 12 is an exciting opportunity for students to develop key skills in digital and darkroom technologies, completing an introductory course where a wide-range of materials and techniques are explored. Year 13 offers students the opportunity to grow in independence and explore their own photographic practice, working with themes, materials, techniques and processes that interest them. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Throughout the course, students will visit various cultural institutions such as the Tate Modern Gallery, British Museum and the V&A. They will also visit the capital to gain relevant first hand research to enrich their studies. Workshops at venues such as the Royal Academy of Art also make up part of the wide range of experiences we deliver for our students. Workshops at various venues such as the Photographers’ Gallery also make up part of the wider range of experiences we deliver for our students. Additional Support: We rigorously track student progress through the use of personal learning journals designed to track each students’ artistic journey. The department supports students further through individual tutorial time, personalised learning checklists and student specific workshops. Students also receive regular progress checks to make sure their coursework is completed in preparation for the final review. Progression Routes: Our creative industries are worth more than £100 billion a year and they employ 3.2 million people in the UK. 87% of jobs in the creative industries are futureproof and are at low risk of automation. The study of photography is special because students investigate, create, critique, and celebrate the many achievements, ideas and values of our human world, grappling with the problem of the human condition. Many photography students go on to degree courses in a wide variety of subjects including; Photography, Art History, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, Film & Animation, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Advertising & Marketing, and Architecture. Curriculum Leader: MS. MITCHELL: rmitchell@barnhill.school
Five or more GCSE Grades 9-5 including English and Maths and GCSE Photography or GCSE Art Grade 5 preferable.
Unit 1 (60%): Personal Investigation comprising of a sustained personal project and a 1000 word written element Unit 2 (40%): Examination Project - Exam (15 hours)
