Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Coursework is assessed at the end of the course with marks being sent to the examination board for 30 May. Coursework is worth 60% of the A-level. Externally Set Task papers are given out on 1 February of the Upper Sixth year. The external exam is assessed at the end of the exam period (just after the Easter break). A time limit is placed on the preparation period for the examination; however, the Photography department schedule this to ensure students get the maximum time available. The culmination of the Externally Set Task is a three-day 15-hour examination in which to produce a final piece or series. This can be split between the dark room and the Photo Suite as appropriate. The examination is worth 40% of the A-level.