Course information
Art and Design (Photography)
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School - Croydon
02086884014
Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ
Course summary

Students will undertake a series of workshops that go back to basics. They will initially focus on the Language pf Photography to support this. Then, Students go onto looking at further mini projects; from exploring the mundane to typologies to fashion and film. They will learn a wide variety of skills. These include camera techniques, Photoshop, moving image, digital and paper manipulation and studio lighting to name a few. Students will then progress later in the year onto creating their own Personal Investigation. They have the option to do this as an AS course or to do the full A Level.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Portfolio (60%) · Students will undertake a series of workshops that go back to basics. They will initially focus on the Language of Photography to support this. Then, Students go onto looking at further mini projects; from exploring the mundane to typologies to fashion and also film. They will learn a wide variety of skills. These include camera techniques, Photoshop, moving image, digital and paper manipulation and studio lighting to name a few. Students will then progress later in the year onto creating their own Personal Investigation. They have the option to do this as an AS course or to do the full A Level. Externally Set Assignment (40%) · Externally set assignment. Students will have a variety of themes to choose from and will create a developed self-directed project based on one of those themes. · Students will sit a 15 hour exam over three days to create their final piece for their externally set assignment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSelborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ