Students will explore a range of photographic media techniques and processes. They will be made aware of traditional and new technologies. They will learn the appropriate use of the camera, lenses, filters and lighting and the ability to edit and manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop. They will explore the visual language of line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography and learn to appreciate viewpoint, composition and depth of field. They will use sketchbooks and journals to record and develop their ideas and with digital techniques produce final images. Students will be introduced to Artists in a variety of genres which will include landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still-life, documentary, photojournalism and sport.
To achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in a Visual Arts based subject.
Year 12: Component 1: Coursework portfolio - 60% of final Year 12 mark. Component 2: Internally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of final Year 12 mark. Year 12 is internally assessed and moderated. Year 13: Component 1: Personal investigation - 60% of final A Level mark. This is a practical investigation supported by written material including an extended essay of up to 3000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of A Level mark. Year 13 is externally assessed and moderated by AQA.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED |
Students will explore a range of photographic media techniques and processes. They will be made aware of traditional and new technologies. They will learn the appropriate use of the camera, lenses, filters and lighting and the ability to edit and manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop. They will explore the visual language of line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography and learn to appreciate viewpoint, composition and depth of field. They will use sketchbooks and journals to record and develop their ideas and with digital techniques produce final images. Students will be introduced to Artists in a variety of genres which will include landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still-life, documentary, photojournalism and sport.
To achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in a Visual Arts based subject.
Year 12: Component 1: Coursework portfolio - 60% of final Year 12 mark. Component 2: Internally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of final Year 12 mark. Year 12 is internally assessed and moderated. Year 13: Component 1: Personal investigation - 60% of final A Level mark. This is a practical investigation supported by written material including an extended essay of up to 3000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of A Level mark. Year 13 is externally assessed and moderated by AQA.