The A Level course is split into two components: Component 1 (60% of A Level) is a personal investigation based on a topic chosen by the student. This is a practical investigation supported by written material. The investigation should be a coherent, in- depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained project, from a starting point to a final outcome. Component 2 (40% of A Level) is an externally set assignment where students choose from topics set by the examination board. Students will have a choice of starting points set by the examination board and a preparatory period, starting February 1st in Year 2, resulting in fifteen hours of supervised and examined time. During the first year of study, students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes using both traditional and new technologies.
A minimum of five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 5 in GCSE Art or GCSE Graphics or GCSE Product Design and preferably including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. However, students with a genuine interest in photography will be considered for the course.
• In Component 1, students develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and a written investigation is also required to support the practicalwork. This component is worth 60% of the A Level. • A Level Component 2 is a supervised, unaided time period where students produce an outcome following the preparatory period. Starting points are set by the exam board and the preparatory period begins from February 1st in year 2 with completion through a 15 hour supervised and examined time. This is worth 40% of the overall A Level • All components are internally marked and externally moderated. The work is externally moderated by the AQA board .
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR |
The A Level course is split into two components: Component 1 (60% of A Level) is a personal investigation based on a topic chosen by the student. This is a practical investigation supported by written material. The investigation should be a coherent, in- depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained project, from a starting point to a final outcome. Component 2 (40% of A Level) is an externally set assignment where students choose from topics set by the examination board. Students will have a choice of starting points set by the examination board and a preparatory period, starting February 1st in Year 2, resulting in fifteen hours of supervised and examined time. During the first year of study, students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes using both traditional and new technologies.
A minimum of five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 5 in GCSE Art or GCSE Graphics or GCSE Product Design and preferably including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. However, students with a genuine interest in photography will be considered for the course.
• In Component 1, students develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and a written investigation is also required to support the practicalwork. This component is worth 60% of the A Level. • A Level Component 2 is a supervised, unaided time period where students produce an outcome following the preparatory period. Starting points are set by the exam board and the preparatory period begins from February 1st in year 2 with completion through a 15 hour supervised and examined time. This is worth 40% of the overall A Level • All components are internally marked and externally moderated. The work is externally moderated by the AQA board .