Art Photography A Level Linear

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The Photography course places a distinct emphasis on observation. The course is concerned with the development of your photographic knowledge, skills and understanding. The course involves the study of both photographic theory and practice, and the way they inform each other. It aims to develop a range of expressive, analytical, interpretive and practical skills through the investigation of the medium's inherent processes, strategies, values and approaches. The course is intensive and demanding, not least in time, and students should be made very aware of the commitment necessary to succeed and achieve in this subject. It requires a high degree of self-discipline, and a large amount of self-directed study outside of lessons is a given. It is essential that students are very motivated, organised and have a high-degree of time-management skill in order to be able to meet the demands of the course. They need to be both willing and able to rise to the inevitable challenges they will face. It should also be pointed out that this is NOT a vocational course. It can help students who wish to pursue some aspect of photography as a career but is not explicitly designed as such. At the beginning of the course your work is more teacher-led, and aims to provide the necessary foundation of key skills and concepts. Over the course the emphasis moves towards individually-initiated practical projects as ability, confidence, awareness and understanding increase. The course aims to provide opportunities for students to experience: Photographic image making - working with a range of cameras (SLR and compact), in manual and automatic modes, digitally. Film options are available. Photographic image adjustment and manipulation - Computer-based, manual and darkroom manipulation approaches are utilised. Photographic processing and printing- Both digital and chemical approaches can be explored, and students can make use of darkroom printing processes

Course information

Name: Art Photography A Level Linear Qualification title: GCE A Level in Art and Design Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment You will receive continual assessment on your progress and termly progress review tutorials - both written/formal and verbal/informal. Your final assessment will consider both your units of work separately, though with specific reference to examination board assessment objectives, considered holistically. AS LevelDuring the first two terms of the course you will have the opportunity to experience both chemical and digital photographic processes. This phase provides the basis for one extensive practical project. Component 1:Coursework Portfolio Alongside this work you will be expected to build up evidence of your awareness of the context of photography within culture to complement and inform your practical work. Component 2: Externally-Set Assignment Towards the end of the AS course you will complete your response to externally set questions. This involves a preparation period and 10 hours of supervised time. A LevelThe second year allows for a continuation of the work begun in the first year but with a greater opportunity for, and emphasis on, an increased level of ambition, depth, complexity and sophistication. Component 1: Personal investigation This involves one, extended, in-depth practical project, as well as an extended (1000 -3000 word) written compulsory component. Component 2: Externally-Set Assignment Your response to externally set questions. This involves a preparation period plus 15 hours supervised time. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160303 12:37:27 Updated 20160303 12:37:27

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Peter Symonds College: Adult Education
Further Education
ace@psc.ac.uk
01962 886166
http://www.psc.ac.uk/ace/

Address

Stoney Lane
Weeke Town: Winchester County:Hants