A Level Photography

Course summary

Photography is an artistic and technical subject that develops your creativity and practical skills. It helps you to expand your imaginative capacity and technical knowledge; the course will challenge your intellectual and analytical ability. Year 12 runs as a foundation year to build knowledge and skills, with the A-Level following on in Year 13. Across the two years, there are a total of four components of work. Students produce a portfolio of coursework material, which exemplifies work carried out during the A-Level course. Students will also sit a controlled test in both Year 12 and 13. Course Content: Year 12 Component 1: Coursework ‘Portfolio’ (September to February) – analogue and digital processes. Component 2: Internally set assignment, preparatory work from February onwards, plus a ten-hour examination. Year 13 During the A-Level course you will undertake a ‘Personal Investigation’ that allows you to explore in depth a theme, concept or idea of your choice, including a compulsory 1,000 – 3,000 word written assignment. Component 1: 60% of total A-Level – Personal Investigation (September – February) Component 2: 40% of total A-Level – A-Level externally set assignment, preparatory work from February onwards, plus a fifteen-hour examination.