The course requires students to develop skills: - Students complete one coursework unit in each year of the course. - Topics range from fashion to surrealism and students are required to study a variety of different genres, techniques, and styles within each topic. - Students use critical studies books to record their research, experiments, and thinking about photography. They function as visual diaries and provide much of the evidence for assessment at the end of the course. All students have an A2 professional folder to present their work for moderation and take to interview. Why choose A-Level Photography? - We promote creativity and independent thinking - You will create a portfolio of work which will help you successfully apply to further education - We encourage you to experiment and take risks. We want you to discover how to think creatively and solve your own problems - You will learn how to use industry-standard software and digital photographic technology, techniques, and processes - You will learn a host of transferable skills including new creative media - Visits to galleries and museums are an integral part of the course - Students are encouraged to view works of art, including photographs first hand whenever possible - Weekend residential for both Art courses.
Grade 4 in one of the following GCSEs: Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Performing Arts OR Photography
Component 1 (60%) The Personal Investigation consists of two integrated parts: 1. a major in-depth critical, practical, and theoretical investigative project/portfolio and outcomes based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. 2. an extended written element of 1000 words minimum, which may contain images and texts and must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work using an appropriate working vocabulary and specialist. Component 2 (40%) Is an Externally set assignment worth 40% of the overall A ‘level. It is Internally marked and Externally moderated and will start in February 2020.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB |
The course requires students to develop skills: - Students complete one coursework unit in each year of the course. - Topics range from fashion to surrealism and students are required to study a variety of different genres, techniques, and styles within each topic. - Students use critical studies books to record their research, experiments, and thinking about photography. They function as visual diaries and provide much of the evidence for assessment at the end of the course. All students have an A2 professional folder to present their work for moderation and take to interview. Why choose A-Level Photography? - We promote creativity and independent thinking - You will create a portfolio of work which will help you successfully apply to further education - We encourage you to experiment and take risks. We want you to discover how to think creatively and solve your own problems - You will learn how to use industry-standard software and digital photographic technology, techniques, and processes - You will learn a host of transferable skills including new creative media - Visits to galleries and museums are an integral part of the course - Students are encouraged to view works of art, including photographs first hand whenever possible - Weekend residential for both Art courses.
Grade 4 in one of the following GCSEs: Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Performing Arts OR Photography
Component 1 (60%) The Personal Investigation consists of two integrated parts: 1. a major in-depth critical, practical, and theoretical investigative project/portfolio and outcomes based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. 2. an extended written element of 1000 words minimum, which may contain images and texts and must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work using an appropriate working vocabulary and specialist. Component 2 (40%) Is an Externally set assignment worth 40% of the overall A ‘level. It is Internally marked and Externally moderated and will start in February 2020.