Photography
You will explore other practitioners to record, document and present examples of everyday life, in ordinary and extraordinary circumstances. You will use multi media as a vehicle for artistic expression, communicating personal ideas about the world around us. You will also convey personal identity more widely than any other art form, and apply it in the creative process of Photography.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 2 BTEC: Merit
- GCSE Photography: Grade 5
- Portfolio
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION
WHAT TO EXPECT
Practical based subject so expect lots of time in the Art Studios. Prepare to spend time to explore and experiment above and beyond the skills demonstrated in lessons. Expect to work on extended themed responses that demand volumes of work outside of timetabled lessons.
UNITS STUDIED
- PERSONAL INVESTIGATION
- EXTERNALLY SET EXAMINATION
HOW IT’S ASSESSED
- Portfolio of work (60%) combined with externally set examination at end of Year 13 (40% of your grade)
- 15 hour examination at the end of the course in the second year.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Research and investigate
- Analyse and evaluate work
- Develop and experiment
- Refine work as it develops
PROGRESSION
- Complements future studies in the any Art discipline or the Art industry and Humanities based subjects
- Also many possibilities within media, graphic design, fashion, branding and advertising, fashion photography, studio photography, documentary photography.
WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
This course will enable students to further pursue their existing experience in Photography. Students will be using Photoshop to experiment and investigate themes, responding to briefs in individually lead way. The course will build a professional portfolio that will enable students to access higher level courses and apprenticeships.