Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Component 1: 60% of Final Mark You will be expected to complete an exciting range of skill based workshops looking at the formal elements of Fine Art Photography: Film Photography and Alternative Processes; Digital Photography and New Media; Lens-Based Image Making Film and Video. You develop your Personal Investigation portfolio to a more sophisticated depth and breadth, continuing to work closely with a designated photography tutor who will be responsible for setting and marking your work each week as you are set specific tasks to complete. You will create a personal theme to fulfil the expectations of the unit of coursework. Students will be required to work in one or more of the disciplines to communicate their ideas. By working across disciplines, and focusing on one, understanding of the scope of photography; and gain a deeper understanding of specific processes within photography. In the summer term of the first year you will be expected to conduct extensive, focused and academic research into your Personal Study with a related written study of between 1000 - 3000 words being completed in the first term of your second year. During this second year you are encouraged to build upon skills and techniques learnt in order to produce a more considered body of coursework with supporting work. The emphasis is on personal independent creative work, supported by regular tutorials and guidance. Visits to galleries and exhibition will be used to enhance and develop your work. Component 2: 40% of Final Mark Your final assessment is the Externally Set Assignment which starts at the beginning of February of your second year. You are given a set starting point or theme and are expected to develop a body of preparatory work over eight weeks, followed by a 15-hour examination. During the 15 hour period of sustained focus under examination conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment; this is normally spread over three days. Work must cover all four Assessment Objectives and will be marked by your Photography teachers before being moderated by an external moderator.