Art and Design (Photography)
The Marsh Academy - Kent
01797364593
Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB
Course summary

The photography qualification will introduce students to a variety of photography and lens-based materials, processes and techniques exploring both traditional and new technologies. The course will develop students’ skills in studio and outdoor photography, gaining an understanding of portraiture, landscape, still-life, documentary, fashion, multimedia and photographic installation. Students will gain a good understanding of the DSLR camera and other traditional photography methods to be able to use the manual settings confidently in producing a professional level of photography outcomes. During the first year students will explore the manual camera settings in a studio and outdoor setting and understand how to manipulate the photographs using a variety of relevant and up to date technology. The qualification has the potential to tailor the personal investigation to each individual student’s interests and needs such as landscape photography or portraiture.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements of a grade 5 in Art or Technology based subjects at GCSE, or a Merit at NCFE or BTEC (Level 2).

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Personal Investigation - 60% of A Level Component 2: Externally Set Assignment – 40% of A Level Across the qualification students will focus on 4 key assessment objectives: • AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual sources. • AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. • AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions. • AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB