You will study the following areas throughout the course: > History of photography (equipment, materials, photographers and photographic movements) > General photographic theory > Darkroom skills for black and white photography > Digital photography > Using Photoshop > Photographic contextual studies Year 12 In Year 12, we’ll introduce several photographic projects, ranging from Architecture, Landscapes, Street Photography and Still Life to Portraiture (Studio and Environmental). As you discover your own preference(s), it’ll help you to choose a final project for your second year. You’ll learn how to use film and photographic materials in a darkroom, whilst also mastering the manual settings on a digital camera. Year 13 Component One Having chosen your favourite from the topics we introduce in Year 12 (Studio Portraits, for example), you’ll work in your second year to build up your skills and knowledge. Component One begins in September and finishes the following January. Component Two Begins in February and finishes in May. You’ll be given a list of topics by the exam board (AQA) and asked to complete a related photography project. Once again, you’ll be able to choose the project you’re most interested in and develop it in relation to the set question.
Grade 4 in Art Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
Your final grade comes from the work you produce in the second year (Year 13) of your Photography A Level. This second year has two units Component One - 60% of the overall grade Component Two - 40% of the overall grade
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU |
You will study the following areas throughout the course: > History of photography (equipment, materials, photographers and photographic movements) > General photographic theory > Darkroom skills for black and white photography > Digital photography > Using Photoshop > Photographic contextual studies Year 12 In Year 12, we’ll introduce several photographic projects, ranging from Architecture, Landscapes, Street Photography and Still Life to Portraiture (Studio and Environmental). As you discover your own preference(s), it’ll help you to choose a final project for your second year. You’ll learn how to use film and photographic materials in a darkroom, whilst also mastering the manual settings on a digital camera. Year 13 Component One Having chosen your favourite from the topics we introduce in Year 12 (Studio Portraits, for example), you’ll work in your second year to build up your skills and knowledge. Component One begins in September and finishes the following January. Component Two Begins in February and finishes in May. You’ll be given a list of topics by the exam board (AQA) and asked to complete a related photography project. Once again, you’ll be able to choose the project you’re most interested in and develop it in relation to the set question.
Grade 4 in Art Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
Your final grade comes from the work you produce in the second year (Year 13) of your Photography A Level. This second year has two units Component One - 60% of the overall grade Component Two - 40% of the overall grade
