Art
St Joseph's Catholic Academy - South Tyneside
01914282700
Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
Course summary

Why study Photography A Level? Photography is an art form, it’s a creative outlet, a way of seeing and interpreting the world around you. Photography is probably one of the only forms of communication that is truly universal, crossing social and cultural boundaries and interweaving itself seamlessly with so many aspects of our lives. Course Content Coursework Portfolio: For this unit you are expected to produce a wide range of digital images working from the theme of structures and that every picture tells a story. In classroom-based work you will be provided with opportunities to explore the basic principles of photography, learn how to use a digital camera and develop your skill of digital techniques/manipulation. This approach emphasizes the manipulation and presentation of imagery within a computer. Personal Investigation: You will need to gather resource material for a project based on two separate genres of photography. You must develop a creative response to your selected genres in a digital sketchbook. In this project you must produce a portfolio of work, based on your observations, further research and the development of your ideas.

Entry requirements

4 in Photography or Art.

How you'll be assessed

In addition, you are required to produce a related well well-illustrated personal study of approximately 1,000 – 3,000 words. This should be a detailed study based on a particular genre of photography you have become interested in during the course. It is expected that you will approach this study in a more focused and analytical way. Controlled Assignment: The Controlled Test consists of a range of questions set by the examination board to be used to a successful conclusion.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET