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PHOTOGRAPHY INTRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY AS/A2 COURSE
This is a creative photography course with an emphasis on photography as an art form, focusing on digital-media and installation. Students are encouraged to not only build a solid level of camera expertise, but their ability to understand visual language will be considerably refined.
Photographic skills are in high demand within the Creative Industries. However the ability to think and act creatively are important skills that will serve you well in most professions.
Why study Photography at FCHS?
Students who have studied the course often go on to further education at universities and colleges in the UK and abroad: in recent years, students have been offered places on Photography degree courses at Southampton, Westminster, Manchester and Middlesex.
Students also pursue careers in film, design, fashion, fine art, graphic communication, media and architecture.What do students go on to achieve?
HOW DOES ASSESSMENT SPLIT?AS 50% COURSEWORK 50%EXAMA2 60% COURSEWORK AND ESSAY 40% EXAM
AS TITLES EXPLORED: PORTRAITLANDSCAPE DOCUMENTARYA2 TITLE:BASED UPON TITLE CHOSEN AT ASBASICSThese will feed into a sustained personal investigation of which you will choose
A01: DEVELOPMENT The way the initial idea changes and grows relating to the images and research produced.
AO2: EXPEREMENTATION The use of different media, techniques and materials.
AO3: RECORDING The strength of your images, focus, composition , lighting & subject and the ability to research other artists and verbalise personal ideas successfully.
AO4: REALISATIONS The final piece, a confident piece of work that incorporates all the different elements of your project must be imaginative and we3ll executed. FOUR MAIN ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:
Students who are wishing to commit to the course should have the following:A minimum of a C grade at GCSE for Art or TechnologyOrA keen interest in a creative subject with a passion for the arts
If a student does not have a GCSE in art and design, then they must submit 20 images in a portfolio with a paragraph explaining why you would like to join the course by July 2016.Course Requirements:
AO1: DEVELOPMENTEXAMPLES of previous work:
A02: EXPERIMENTEXAMPLES:
Current work
AO2Experimentation
AO3: RECORDINGEXAMPLES:
Current work A03Recording
Y12 and Y13 trip to Alexandra Palace
AO3: RECORDINGEXAMPLES of digital coursework:
A04: REALISATIONEXAMPLES:
YEAR 12:Component 1 - Coursework (50%) PORTRAIT LANDSCAPEDOCUMENTARY (2 weeks each)Students then use the learning achieved in these to build coursework from their own personal starting point and create a final outcome.
Component 2 - Exam unit (50%) Use a starting point set by the exam board to create a coursework based project, resulting again in a final outcome. Examples of previous starting points:EXPERIENCES, MEETINGS AND ENCOUNTERS (2013), EARTH, AIR, FIRE, WATER (2014), RELATIONSHIPS (2015)
YEAR 13 - The course is now linear - the second year runs directly on from the AS year. Component 1 - Coursework and Essay (60%) This will link with but move on from their work in AS. At the end of the coursework, they will create a final outcome. The essay will demonstrate their understanding of correct terminology shows their ability to compare and contrast relevant contextual artists3000 words and runs alongside their practical work
Component 2 - Exam unit (40%) Use a starting point set by the exam board to create a coursework based project, resulting again in a final outcome. Examples of previous starting points:INSIDE, OUTSIDE & INBETWEEN (2013) GROWTH & EVOLUTION (2014) and FLAWS & PERFECTION (2015)
Pervious student examples of work
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Current student examples of work
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