Component 1 lays the foundations for students to learn, explore and create. They are supported, nurtured and provided with many opportunities to enjoy a fast-paced, exciting and challenging course that is not only highly practical, but that also deals with demanding semiotics and critical analysis of the visual world we live in. The course is both practical and theoretical. Photography is taught in a way that reflects the diversity of the medium in life today. Component 2: An externally set assignment where the emphasis is on developing ideas and exploring photographic possibilities. This will include the development of ideas and research leading to a fully realized piece of work, whether this is a print-based publication, book or moving image outcome.
Students are strongly supported by highly skilled and specialist staff across many forms of lens-based media. The A Level course comprises 2 Units, 60% of the marks awarded for Unit 1: Personal Investigation, which starts at the beginning of students' Lower Sixth year and runs until February of their Upper Sixth year. The remaining 40% is awarded for Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment. Both these units are assessed according to the following four objectives, which are shared with, and tailored to, the students: 1. Developing ideas through focused investigations informed by demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 2. Experimenting with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. 3. Recording in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions. 4. Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding making connections between visual, written and oral elements. Teaching is designed to maximize attainment with a positive student outcome, and experience, in mind.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £14,850 - £19,275 |
| Address | Langley Park, Langley, Norfolk, NR14 6BJ |
Component 1 lays the foundations for students to learn, explore and create. They are supported, nurtured and provided with many opportunities to enjoy a fast-paced, exciting and challenging course that is not only highly practical, but that also deals with demanding semiotics and critical analysis of the visual world we live in. The course is both practical and theoretical. Photography is taught in a way that reflects the diversity of the medium in life today. Component 2: An externally set assignment where the emphasis is on developing ideas and exploring photographic possibilities. This will include the development of ideas and research leading to a fully realized piece of work, whether this is a print-based publication, book or moving image outcome.
Students are strongly supported by highly skilled and specialist staff across many forms of lens-based media. The A Level course comprises 2 Units, 60% of the marks awarded for Unit 1: Personal Investigation, which starts at the beginning of students' Lower Sixth year and runs until February of their Upper Sixth year. The remaining 40% is awarded for Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment. Both these units are assessed according to the following four objectives, which are shared with, and tailored to, the students: 1. Developing ideas through focused investigations informed by demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 2. Experimenting with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. 3. Recording in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions. 4. Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding making connections between visual, written and oral elements. Teaching is designed to maximize attainment with a positive student outcome, and experience, in mind.