The A Level Art & Design: Photography course is structured around two modules or units, a coursework unit (Personal Investigation) and an exam (Externally Set Assignment). The course follows the Edexcel specification and is a two year A Level. During the first year of the course you will produce a range of work based on a number of themes. These include ‘The Life of…’, ‘Identity’ and ‘Ordinary/Extraordinary’. You will document your observations, insights and ideas in a journal/sketchbook, showing the progression of your work from beginning to end. During the second year of the course you will develop independent work based on the theme of your choosing. You will select the best of your projects to enter for your final A Level qualification. From this work a written element, the Personal Study, will evolve. This can take a number of forms: a written/illustrated thesis between 1000 and 3000 words; an annotated display with a written text of no fewer than 1000 words; a CD, DVD or moving image presentation with a text of no fewer than 1000 words.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A Level Art & Design: Photography is 40% exam based and 60% coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,170 - £25,185; Boarding £20,985 - £41,805 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS |
The A Level Art & Design: Photography course is structured around two modules or units, a coursework unit (Personal Investigation) and an exam (Externally Set Assignment). The course follows the Edexcel specification and is a two year A Level. During the first year of the course you will produce a range of work based on a number of themes. These include ‘The Life of…’, ‘Identity’ and ‘Ordinary/Extraordinary’. You will document your observations, insights and ideas in a journal/sketchbook, showing the progression of your work from beginning to end. During the second year of the course you will develop independent work based on the theme of your choosing. You will select the best of your projects to enter for your final A Level qualification. From this work a written element, the Personal Study, will evolve. This can take a number of forms: a written/illustrated thesis between 1000 and 3000 words; an annotated display with a written text of no fewer than 1000 words; a CD, DVD or moving image presentation with a text of no fewer than 1000 words.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A Level Art & Design: Photography is 40% exam based and 60% coursework.