Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. Students will explore both traditional darkroom techniques alongside digital and other new technologies. Critical and contextual study is an intrinsic element of the course, researching relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of photographers, art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. This should be integral to the investigating and making processes. Students’ responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students will present work in sketchbooks/workbooks/journals or digitally to underpin their work where appropriate. They may wish to develop their drawing skills in order to produce storyboards, thumbnail sketches and/or diagrams, where appropriate. Students will work in one or more area(s) of Photography such as still life, documentary, landscape, experimental imagery and the photographic process. The following are some of the techniques and processes explored over the course: use of camera equipment and lenses; lighting and exposure techniques; moving image and animation; alternative art-based printing such as emulsion, transfers and screen printing.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 in GCSE Art or Grade 5 in a technology subject
Component 1: Personal Investigation · No time limit · 96 marks · 60% of A-level Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Component 2: Externally Set Task · Preparatory period + 15 hours of supervised time · 96 marks · 40% of A Level Question papers (8 starting points) set by AQA and released to students on or after 1 February. *Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the center and moderated by AQA during a visit to the center in June of the examination year.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. Students will explore both traditional darkroom techniques alongside digital and other new technologies. Critical and contextual study is an intrinsic element of the course, researching relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of photographers, art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. This should be integral to the investigating and making processes. Students’ responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students will present work in sketchbooks/workbooks/journals or digitally to underpin their work where appropriate. They may wish to develop their drawing skills in order to produce storyboards, thumbnail sketches and/or diagrams, where appropriate. Students will work in one or more area(s) of Photography such as still life, documentary, landscape, experimental imagery and the photographic process. The following are some of the techniques and processes explored over the course: use of camera equipment and lenses; lighting and exposure techniques; moving image and animation; alternative art-based printing such as emulsion, transfers and screen printing.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 in GCSE Art or Grade 5 in a technology subject
Component 1: Personal Investigation · No time limit · 96 marks · 60% of A-level Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Component 2: Externally Set Task · Preparatory period + 15 hours of supervised time · 96 marks · 40% of A Level Question papers (8 starting points) set by AQA and released to students on or after 1 February. *Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the center and moderated by AQA during a visit to the center in June of the examination year.