Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Year 12 Structured taught units of work to produce a series of sketchbooks and final pieces covering the four assessment objectives. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with photography and post-editing which will allow them to develop their interests in the subject. This leads students towards establishing confidence for the full A Level in Year 13. Year 13 Unit 1: Personal investigation Students develop their interests and produce a digital sketchbook and final pieces of work covering four assessment objectives. There is also a written research project of up to 3000 words that runs alongside the practical aspect of the course. Unit 2: Externally set assignment Students respond to a set question for a 15-hour exam after a period of research and investigation. Students produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering the four assessment objectives.