This is an exciting contemporary course with students looking at the principles of good photography and studying fundamentals like composition, lighting, depth of field and focus. Students will learn theory, look at work by other photographers and artists, but the main focus will be on producing their own practical work, demonstrating understanding through experimenting and producing images. While we will be looking at a range of ways of making images with the possibility of some darkroom work, the majority of the course will be digital, with students taking images digitally and refining and manipulating those images in our computer suite. This A Level may also be taken in combination with other portfolio-based courses, but due to the similar structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this. Students studying A Level Photography will be taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level photography students. You will start off with a set of skills based projects, leading to a more self-directed sustained project where you develop a series of photography based final pieces and supporting back up work. The course will culminate in an assessed exhibition, a 10 hour mock exam and a 15 hour practical exam. Students studying A Level Photography will be taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level photography students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or Textiles or grade 6 or above in Design and Technology (Graphic Product) or to be able to demonstrate interest and aptitude for photography through a portfolio presentation to the Head of Faculty before you are accepted onto the course. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will be marked on your recording and photography skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and the quality of your realisations. Coursework 60%, including a 2000+ word written research project that is worth 12% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
This is an exciting contemporary course with students looking at the principles of good photography and studying fundamentals like composition, lighting, depth of field and focus. Students will learn theory, look at work by other photographers and artists, but the main focus will be on producing their own practical work, demonstrating understanding through experimenting and producing images. While we will be looking at a range of ways of making images with the possibility of some darkroom work, the majority of the course will be digital, with students taking images digitally and refining and manipulating those images in our computer suite. This A Level may also be taken in combination with other portfolio-based courses, but due to the similar structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this. Students studying A Level Photography will be taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level photography students. You will start off with a set of skills based projects, leading to a more self-directed sustained project where you develop a series of photography based final pieces and supporting back up work. The course will culminate in an assessed exhibition, a 10 hour mock exam and a 15 hour practical exam. Students studying A Level Photography will be taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level photography students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or Textiles or grade 6 or above in Design and Technology (Graphic Product) or to be able to demonstrate interest and aptitude for photography through a portfolio presentation to the Head of Faculty before you are accepted onto the course. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
You will be marked on your recording and photography skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and the quality of your realisations. Coursework 60%, including a 2000+ word written research project that is worth 12% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
