Photography is a form of communication. It is a means of capturing a moment in a specific time period or highlighting an important event. It is an individual momentary response; it encourages imagination and sensitivity, analytical ability and individual development of practical skill. Past students who have studied Photography have gone on to further their studies in Journalism, Advertising, Film Making and Fashion as well as Fine Art Photography. What will I learn on this course? In Year 12 students undertake a programme of integrated practical, critical and theoretical study using a variety of processes producing critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study. This might be in portraiture, photojournalism, landscape, still-life or documentary photography. Students also explore manipulating image through darkroom practice, Photoshop and physical manipulation. In Year 13 students will study Component 1 and will undertake further practical investigations, evidencing critical and contextual understanding whilst creating new, innovative ways of processing a photograph using a range of techniques. Component 2 is an independent extended project linked to your interests and technical development. This includes a 1000-3000 word written reflection.
You need to have achieved grade 4 in English and Mathemathics. You must produce a mini-portfolio of work and have a keen interest in this subject.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will be assessed on marked components of coursework, selected from workbooks and final mounted images. Component 1 - (60%) is a personal investigation; this will include a written element of between 1000 - 3000 words. You begin this is year 12 and finish January time in year 13. Component 2 -(40%) is an externally set assignment given by the examination board (AQA) including preparation time and fifteen hours of supervised time. This will begin in February time in Year 13
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB |
Photography is a form of communication. It is a means of capturing a moment in a specific time period or highlighting an important event. It is an individual momentary response; it encourages imagination and sensitivity, analytical ability and individual development of practical skill. Past students who have studied Photography have gone on to further their studies in Journalism, Advertising, Film Making and Fashion as well as Fine Art Photography. What will I learn on this course? In Year 12 students undertake a programme of integrated practical, critical and theoretical study using a variety of processes producing critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study. This might be in portraiture, photojournalism, landscape, still-life or documentary photography. Students also explore manipulating image through darkroom practice, Photoshop and physical manipulation. In Year 13 students will study Component 1 and will undertake further practical investigations, evidencing critical and contextual understanding whilst creating new, innovative ways of processing a photograph using a range of techniques. Component 2 is an independent extended project linked to your interests and technical development. This includes a 1000-3000 word written reflection.
You need to have achieved grade 4 in English and Mathemathics. You must produce a mini-portfolio of work and have a keen interest in this subject.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will be assessed on marked components of coursework, selected from workbooks and final mounted images. Component 1 - (60%) is a personal investigation; this will include a written element of between 1000 - 3000 words. You begin this is year 12 and finish January time in year 13. Component 2 -(40%) is an externally set assignment given by the examination board (AQA) including preparation time and fifteen hours of supervised time. This will begin in February time in Year 13
