Course information
Art and Design (Photography)
Mount House School - Barnet
02084496889
Camlet Way, Hadley, Barnet, EN4 0NJ
Course summary

You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times and will respond to these examples through practical and critical activities. Students are required to work in one or more areas (s) of photography, such as those listed below. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas: • portraiture • landscape photography (working from the • urban, rural and/or coastal environment) • still life photography (working from objects or the natural world) • documentary photography, photojournalism • fashion photography • experimental imagery • multimedia • photographic installation • moving image (video, film, animation).

Entry requirements

Entry into the Sixth Form is by interview and achievement at GCSE level. The minimum entry requirement is five passes at Grades 9 – 6, with a minimum of Grade 7 in the chosen A Level subjects. Candidates who have not taken GCSEs will be asked to sit an Assessment Test.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 - Personal investigation You will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A Level mark. Component 2 - Externally set assignment You will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points, which will count for 40% of your total A-Level mark. At the end of the course, you will create an exhibition for all of your work for assessment and moderation. Marking and Grading: The Creative Arts department follows the school marking policy and there are regular assessments, which generate feedback to parents and aid target setting with students. Student work is assessed using GCE grades A*-U.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarnet
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£20,130
AddressCamlet Way, Hadley, Barnet, EN4 0NJ