Art and Design (Photography)
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School - Hertfordshire
01707275331
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NL
Course summary

The two year Photography Linear A-level. It is the taking, making, creating and reading of images. You will be expected to produce innovative, creative and experimental images in response to given themes. A part of the course is the analysis of photographic images taken by established photographers as well as yourself. You will learn to read images as works of art and be expected to research the work of photographers and artists to support your own practical work, implementing what you have discovered and developed as a photographer. The course covers digital photography and manipulation. You will learn the basic techniques of using cameras and studio equipment, as well as the software used in the creative industry.

Entry requirements

- 9-5 in Art, Art Textiles or Photography or 9-5 in Product Design or Graphics or a high quality portfolio - APS 4.5 or above - 9-4 English Language or English Literature - 9-4 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

You are marked against 4 criteria for all your work which then translates into a grade A to E. The portfolio equates for 60% of the A level, with a personal study contributing to 12% of this portfolio. The additional 40% of the A level comes from an externally set assignment culminating in a period of controlled assessment. You will produce a minimum of one journal for each component. In addition you will also produce a portfolio of prints for each project. You will submit all your work for assessment and moderation in May. Your work is then group marked by teaching staff and externally moderated.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressWoods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NL