Art and Design (Photography)
Queen's Park High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01244257088
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Course summary

Are you an ideas person who likes creating images and allows you to take creative control of your camera? We will help you gain a greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the photographic medium. We encourage lateral thinkers and creative problem-solvers.

Entry requirements

• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 Structured taught units of work to produce a series of sketchbooks and final pieces covering the four assessment objectives. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with photography and post-editing which will allow them to develop their interests in the subject. This leads students towards establishing confidence for the full A Level in Year 13. Year 13 Unit 1: Personal investigation Students develop their interests and produce a digital sketchbook and final pieces of work covering four assessment objectives. There is also a written research project of up to 3000 words that runs alongside the practical aspect of the course. Unit 2: Externally set assignment Students respond to a set question for a 15-hour exam after a period of research and investigation. Students produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering the four assessment objectives.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE