The course is similar to GCSE Art and Design in terms of the four marking criteria, but requires a greater depth, commitment and understanding of digital photography. Through developing traditional photographic techniques, researching photographers/digital artists and experimenting with image manipulation, students will produce work in response to a starting theme. The course is made up of two components started in Year 12 and completed in Year 13: Year 12 • Various briefs set which explore the fundamental aspects of photography. • You will start component 1 towards the end of Year 12. Year 13 • Component 1 (a practical annotated assignment with 3000 word conclusion) • Component 2 (an external assignment with a 12 hour timed piece under examination conditions).
To study A Level courses, students need to achieve at least five Grade 6s as a basic entry level. However, if students wish to study one of the three A Level sciences, they must achieve a minimum of a GCSE grade 7 in the science they wish to study. If a student wishes to study A Level Maths, they must achieve a GCSE grade 7 in Maths and to study Further Maths, students must achieve a minimum of a Grade 8 in GCSE Maths. Individual circumstances may be considered when students have performed well in talent subjects e.g. Art, Drama, Photography.
Assessment includes one formal examination per year.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS |
The course is similar to GCSE Art and Design in terms of the four marking criteria, but requires a greater depth, commitment and understanding of digital photography. Through developing traditional photographic techniques, researching photographers/digital artists and experimenting with image manipulation, students will produce work in response to a starting theme. The course is made up of two components started in Year 12 and completed in Year 13: Year 12 • Various briefs set which explore the fundamental aspects of photography. • You will start component 1 towards the end of Year 12. Year 13 • Component 1 (a practical annotated assignment with 3000 word conclusion) • Component 2 (an external assignment with a 12 hour timed piece under examination conditions).
To study A Level courses, students need to achieve at least five Grade 6s as a basic entry level. However, if students wish to study one of the three A Level sciences, they must achieve a minimum of a GCSE grade 7 in the science they wish to study. If a student wishes to study A Level Maths, they must achieve a GCSE grade 7 in Maths and to study Further Maths, students must achieve a minimum of a Grade 8 in GCSE Maths. Individual circumstances may be considered when students have performed well in talent subjects e.g. Art, Drama, Photography.
Assessment includes one formal examination per year.