Students will be introduced to a range of experiences and photography techniques including traditional black and white darkroom techniques and colour explored through digital photography. They will explore relevant images, artists and photographers in contextual studies. There is no requirement for students to demonstrate drawing skills in this option unless they wish to. Year 1 - Students start the course with an introduction period lasting 8-10 weeks. During this time they are introduced to a number of skills, the use of film cameras, digital SLRs and editing packages including Photoshop. They record the detailed technical information, ideas and the development of practical work through a journal. Year 2 - The A Level course work consists of a personal investigation. A coherent in depth study that demonstrates the students ability to conduct a detailed personal practical investigation, then an externally set assignment. There is a compulsory contextual element; 1000-3000 word essay. Students will analyse a range of sources investigating in depth. Their contextual understanding and specialist vocabulary will expand throughout this course.
GCSE Grade 5 in Art or Photography
Coursework Personal Investigation 60% Externally Set Assignment 40% Assessment Criteria Developing ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting on work and progress. Presenting a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ |
Students will be introduced to a range of experiences and photography techniques including traditional black and white darkroom techniques and colour explored through digital photography. They will explore relevant images, artists and photographers in contextual studies. There is no requirement for students to demonstrate drawing skills in this option unless they wish to. Year 1 - Students start the course with an introduction period lasting 8-10 weeks. During this time they are introduced to a number of skills, the use of film cameras, digital SLRs and editing packages including Photoshop. They record the detailed technical information, ideas and the development of practical work through a journal. Year 2 - The A Level course work consists of a personal investigation. A coherent in depth study that demonstrates the students ability to conduct a detailed personal practical investigation, then an externally set assignment. There is a compulsory contextual element; 1000-3000 word essay. Students will analyse a range of sources investigating in depth. Their contextual understanding and specialist vocabulary will expand throughout this course.
GCSE Grade 5 in Art or Photography
Coursework Personal Investigation 60% Externally Set Assignment 40% Assessment Criteria Developing ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting on work and progress. Presenting a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.