Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Students are introduced to various Art/Photo techniques to inform responses to researched artists. Through structured teacher led workshops, students gain confidence in using informed contemporary / traditional disciplines including painting, print making and photography (digital and manual darkroom). Year 12 Introduction to techniques and experimentation with media. Students will understand how to use key terminology to analyse the works of artists. Through teacher led workshops, students gain confidence, helping them develop ideas and produce a final outcome. Year 13 Working on a personal theme, students will develop personal ideas, being informed by artists. Through this investigation of media and materials, students will arrive at a confident outcome. Please note within the personal investigation, students need to complete a confident personal written investigation (3000 word essay) supporting their practical ideas/ development. This personal practical/ written investigation equates to 60% of the A-level.