Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Students will explore a range of innovative techniques and processes, and develop their understanding of the visual world to create exciting work that captures the world as they see it. Students will explore a variety of experiences using a range of photographic media, techniques and processes including traditional and new technologies in both chemical and digital photography. Practical work is supported by critical evaluation and an awareness of contemporary and historical influences. The coursework units offer an experimental approach to a range of practices, whilst considering the work of other artists and designers to help inform and support learners' practical work. This will count for 60% of the total A Level marks. In component 2 students will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points issued by the exam board. They will be given time to research and develop their ideas practically. Their final piece will be produced within a ten-hour supervised period and this will count for 40% of the total A Level marks.