Photography

Assessment

Students work across one or more areas of Photography, with opportunities to combine different genres. These may include portraiture, landscape photography, still life, documentary work, photojournalism, experimental imagery, photographic installation, video, television and film. Students learn how to use both digital and traditional photographic methods to create images, while developing an understanding of historical and contemporary styles, genres and traditions. The course also teaches how photographs relate to the social, cultural, environmental and ethical contexts in which they are made, as well as the specialist vocabulary needed to discuss photographic work effectively. Assessment includes a Personal Investigation worth 60%, combining an extended practical project with a written study, and an Externally Set Assignment worth 40%, concluding in a 15-hour supervised practical exam. This will be an extended practical project, supported by a 1000-3000 word written component. The Externally Set Assignment (40% of the marks) is another practical project where students are required to respond to themes set by AQA and culminate in a 15-hour controlled period.