Although this is a new subject at (A Level) to the curriculum here, you will be taught by an art teacher who also has many years’ experience of teaching Photography at A Level in the past. You will be introduced to a range of technical camera and editing skills, including Adobe Photoshop, and once you are working independently you will not be restricted to one way of working or to one style. We very much encourage this diversity rather than a ‘house’ style. We will listen to what you hope to achieve, your preferred choice of techniques and encourage and help you to develop the skills you need as an individual to reach your ambitions.
Grade 7 or above in an Art and Design GCSE course. Although this will be at the discretion of the department. Interested students who do not have an ‘Art’ GCSE will be considered on their individual merit after an interview with relevant staff.
60% - Personal Investigation (Coursework), this has two elements: A portfolio of practical personal explorations showing perceptive recording, analysis, organisation and experimentation with ideas, concepts, materials, techniques and processes showing in-depth evaluation and refinement. Starting points are based on your research for the written element below. A related illustrated written study, exploring genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the overarching starting point or selected theme. 40% - Externally Set Task – 15 hours The Exam board sets a paper, given out in early February, offering a choice of themes, visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. Candidates will have a minimum of three weeks’ preparation, although the timed outcome is usually completed after the Easter break. This will be a practical development of your ideas in a sketchbook towards a final outcome produced in 15 hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,610 |
| Address | Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL |
Although this is a new subject at (A Level) to the curriculum here, you will be taught by an art teacher who also has many years’ experience of teaching Photography at A Level in the past. You will be introduced to a range of technical camera and editing skills, including Adobe Photoshop, and once you are working independently you will not be restricted to one way of working or to one style. We very much encourage this diversity rather than a ‘house’ style. We will listen to what you hope to achieve, your preferred choice of techniques and encourage and help you to develop the skills you need as an individual to reach your ambitions.
Grade 7 or above in an Art and Design GCSE course. Although this will be at the discretion of the department. Interested students who do not have an ‘Art’ GCSE will be considered on their individual merit after an interview with relevant staff.
60% - Personal Investigation (Coursework), this has two elements: A portfolio of practical personal explorations showing perceptive recording, analysis, organisation and experimentation with ideas, concepts, materials, techniques and processes showing in-depth evaluation and refinement. Starting points are based on your research for the written element below. A related illustrated written study, exploring genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the overarching starting point or selected theme. 40% - Externally Set Task – 15 hours The Exam board sets a paper, given out in early February, offering a choice of themes, visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. Candidates will have a minimum of three weeks’ preparation, although the timed outcome is usually completed after the Easter break. This will be a practical development of your ideas in a sketchbook towards a final outcome produced in 15 hours.