This course is perfect for creative people and those who are interested in using Photography to convey ideas. The course equips students with photographic techniques and skills, encourages experimentation and creative thinking and aims to give students a sense of the world and what is happening around them. The course begins with lessons in photographic techniques and skills. Using both digital and traditional film and chemical processes students gain a full understanding of the development of photography and moving image. They will learn what makes an excellent and powerful photograph and how to achieve that. Study of Art and Design at GCSE is desirable but not essential. A Level is a 2 year course comprising 2 units Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Exam (40%) Part 1: practical work (72 marks) From personal starting points Students submit: supporting studies and personal outcomes Part 2: personal study (18 marks) Students submit a piece of continuous prose of a minimum of 1000 words Total marks available: 90 Externally-set, broad-based theme. Sustained focus period of 15-hours controlled assessment in which students create final response(s) to the theme Total marks available: 72 The successful completion of the course would allow students to gain entry to a Foundation Course at college or university. Students could extend their study of Photography at degree level. Students could also use the skills learnt throughout the course to secure work in the Photography industry. There are many opportunities for well-trained photographers. Contact: cniven@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
Name: Art & Design (Photography) Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161018 14:10:20 Updated 20161018 14:10:20
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