The AQA Photography course encourages students to develop their understanding of the visual world, learn new practical skills, and respond to ideas and issues in ways that are personal to them. The course curriculum creates opportunities for students to experience traditional and/or digital processes in photography, and for students to develop their skills in their selected areas of interest, preparing them to pursue further education and careers across the photography and creative industries. Studying a photography-related degree at university will give you a variety of exciting career opportunities, including •Commercial photographer • Fashion photographer • Filmmaker • Fine art photographer • Forensic photographer • Industrial photographer • Medical photographer • Nature photographer • Photographic illustrator • Photographic technician • Teacher • Photojournalist • Picture editor • Researcher • Social photographer • Sports photographer
Five GCSE Grades 9 – 4 Including English and Mathematics.
Component 1 (Portfolio of work): Coursework is worth 60% of your overall grade. The coursework is comprised of 2 mini projects 1 extended project (Personal investigation and critical essay 1000-3000 words). Component 2 (Externally set assignment): • The other 40% is your exam, starting in February. • Students will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points. Both components use the same four Assessment Objectives to assess learners: • AO1: to develop ideas through sustained and focussed investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. • AO2: to explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques, and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. • AO3: to record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. • AO4: to present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU |
The AQA Photography course encourages students to develop their understanding of the visual world, learn new practical skills, and respond to ideas and issues in ways that are personal to them. The course curriculum creates opportunities for students to experience traditional and/or digital processes in photography, and for students to develop their skills in their selected areas of interest, preparing them to pursue further education and careers across the photography and creative industries. Studying a photography-related degree at university will give you a variety of exciting career opportunities, including •Commercial photographer • Fashion photographer • Filmmaker • Fine art photographer • Forensic photographer • Industrial photographer • Medical photographer • Nature photographer • Photographic illustrator • Photographic technician • Teacher • Photojournalist • Picture editor • Researcher • Social photographer • Sports photographer
Five GCSE Grades 9 – 4 Including English and Mathematics.
Component 1 (Portfolio of work): Coursework is worth 60% of your overall grade. The coursework is comprised of 2 mini projects 1 extended project (Personal investigation and critical essay 1000-3000 words). Component 2 (Externally set assignment): • The other 40% is your exam, starting in February. • Students will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points. Both components use the same four Assessment Objectives to assess learners: • AO1: to develop ideas through sustained and focussed investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. • AO2: to explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques, and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. • AO3: to record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. • AO4: to present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.