Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

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).