Art and Design (Photography)
Oxford Spires Academy - Oxfordshire
01865428200
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Course summary

You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to Photography and the wider discourse of art and design. Your responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities, which demonstrate your understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Through research and study to develop an understanding of theory. Through the practical application of that theory in a range of different styles, experimenting and perfecting practical work. Through written analysis of the work of other photographers and my own work.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 or more grade 5s at GCSE and will need a grade 6 in English or English literature GCSE. You should ideally have studied Art at GCSE (at grade 6) and will need to have shown an interest in photography and building a portfolio for yourself.

How you'll be assessed

Through a portfolio of work that includes journals and written analyses. Through an externally set final exam in year 13, in controlled conditions (15 hours). 12% of your final mark will be written assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGlanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU