Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

The Photography course is an endorsement under the Art and Design A Level. It requires students to produce practical and contextual work based around themes set by the centre. They will be able to explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. You will study both traditional and new technologies, presenting both the process and product. Students will use sketchbooks, workbooks or journals to underpin their work. The first year of the course prepares students for the demands of the A Level course; it teaches the core skills in traditional and photographic processes that will underpin the exploration in the 2 units for Year 13. It will also provide them with a context that relates to photographers that will influence their future work. Students complete 2 units one personal investigation and one externally set assignment. Candidates develop work through a personal investigation in response to an idea, issue, concept or theme. Exam unit is identical to that outlined for the AS above.