Photography is an art-based course and is assessed through its creative content. Students are taught how to use a digital SLR camera and how to manipulate images in Photoshop, a digital program designed specifically for photography. Students are required to submit one unit of coursework within a portfolio of work. There is also an examination project which begins in February of the second year and ends at the beginning of May. Students will be able to borrow a digital SLR camera, however, it is strongly recommended that students have access to either a digital SLR or compact camera.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE, including English and Maths. To study this A-Level Photography course, a student must have studied a creative subject at GCSE.
Component 1 - The Coursework Portfolio and Personal Investigation is worth 60% of your overall grade. It is marked on a regular basis throughout the course, in order to allow students to develop work to overcome any shortfall in their submission. Component 2 - an examination project worth 40% is taken in May of the second year. In the initial stage of the course, students have set lessons expanding their skills base and developing their portfolio. Students will learn how to set up and use a photography studio, as well as taking photographs outside of this setting. As the course progresses, students will be set themed projects, which are mainly self-led with teaching on a one-on-one basis. Students will be expected to go out and take photographs outside of lesson time as part of their coursework and exam projects.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
Photography is an art-based course and is assessed through its creative content. Students are taught how to use a digital SLR camera and how to manipulate images in Photoshop, a digital program designed specifically for photography. Students are required to submit one unit of coursework within a portfolio of work. There is also an examination project which begins in February of the second year and ends at the beginning of May. Students will be able to borrow a digital SLR camera, however, it is strongly recommended that students have access to either a digital SLR or compact camera.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE, including English and Maths. To study this A-Level Photography course, a student must have studied a creative subject at GCSE.
Component 1 - The Coursework Portfolio and Personal Investigation is worth 60% of your overall grade. It is marked on a regular basis throughout the course, in order to allow students to develop work to overcome any shortfall in their submission. Component 2 - an examination project worth 40% is taken in May of the second year. In the initial stage of the course, students have set lessons expanding their skills base and developing their portfolio. Students will learn how to set up and use a photography studio, as well as taking photographs outside of this setting. As the course progresses, students will be set themed projects, which are mainly self-led with teaching on a one-on-one basis. Students will be expected to go out and take photographs outside of lesson time as part of their coursework and exam projects.