Art and Design (Photography)
Outwood Academy Portland - Nottinghamshire
01909471010
Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF
Course summary

Photography A Level will introduce you to a variety of experiences, exploring a range of photographic media, techniques, and processes. Researching the work of other photographers and artists is an integral part of the investigating and making process. You'll produce a sketchbook/workbook/journal, documenting your research and recording the development of your own work. When you complete the course you'll be able to express ideas and link your intentions to outcomes in a confident and assured manner. This qualification will encourage you to explore and develop specialist photography skills in a creative and innovative setting. We also visit London art galleries to further our contextual understanding, and ideas for presentation and to undertake a workshop. The course is delivered over 5 teaching hours per week and it is expected that at least a further 3 hours of independent study can be done in enrichment time or at home, Google Classroom is used for sharing resources, assignments, and online learning and assessment records, there are weekly practical's of two to three hours, DSLR cameras and printing are provided, photography sketchbooks are used for professional presentation of work as are online digital portfolios.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. Level 5 + in Art and Design is an advantage, you do not need to have studied Photography but an aptitude and interest in taking photographs is highly desirable.

How you'll be assessed

There are two components assessed with four Assessment Objectives. Component 1 - Personal Investigation (60% of the mark) - is coursework and assessed through project work and a personal project with a written assignment between 1000 and 3000 words.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNetherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF