Course information
GCE A Level Photography
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Ealing
02085758222
Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AW
Course summary

What will I study? • The use of photography to develop ideas and produce personal work • Aspects of the history and development of photography • Analysis and evaluation of photographs, looking at meaning and context • Viewpoint, composition, differential focus and depth of field • Film processing, darkroom developing and printing, print control • Image manipulation using computers, scanners, photocopiers and software What skills will I develop? • Practical • Creative • Research • Critical, analytical and evaluative • Literacy • Problem-solving

Entry requirements

Coursework: In year 12 students will work on a project that develops their photographic skills. Midway through y12 and throughout y13 students will work on an extended individual topic or personal investigation. This coursework will be a combination of supporting studies and personal outcomes. Students will also have to write a 1000-3000-word essay which illustrates and links to their personal investigation, this is worth 12% of their coursework mark. Coursework accounts for 60% of the total mark. Examination: Theme to be set by the examination board. Your work will consist of supporting studies and a personal outcome. The externally set assignment accounts for 40% of your total mark. You will have 15 hours to complete your externally set assignment

How you'll be assessed

Coursework: In year 12 students will work on a project that develops their photographic skills. Midway through y12 and throughout y13 students will work on an extended individual topic or personal investigation. This coursework will be a combination of supporting studies and personal outcomes. Students will also have to write a 1000-3000-word essay which illustrates and links to their personal investigation, this is worth 12% of their coursework mark. Coursework accounts for 60% of the total mark. Examination: Theme to be set by the examination board. Your work will consist of supporting studies and a personal outcome. The externally set assignment accounts for 40% of your total mark. You will have 15 hours to complete your externally set assignment

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGreenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AW