Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Students explore a range of photographic techniques, experimenting with different media in order to explore strengths and preference. Each unit is assessed using four assessment objectives. 1. Develop ideas through sustained, focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 2. Explore and select appropriate resources, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as work develops. 3. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. 4. Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Underpinning work should be the use of sketchbooks/workbooks/ journals. There is no specific requirement for students to demonstrate drawing skills. Students will be required to work in two or more areas. They may explore overlapping/combinations of areas eg Portraiture; Landscape photography; Working from the natural world - line, colour, form, pattern, texture; Use of camera, film, lenses, filters, lighting; Viewpoint, composition, depth of field and movement; Documentary/Photojournalism; Working from objects and still life; Experimental imagery; Time-based, through techniques like sequence or “frozen movement”.