Photography

How is the course structured?

This course is split into two parts, which include:

• Portfolio (60%) - course work

• External Examination (40%)

  
  

  There are four assessment objectives which are as follows:

  AO1 - Artists

  To complete this objective candidates will be required to study the work of renowned photographers and digital artists. Candidates will be asked to present this objective with a combination of written reports and visual responses e.g. direct copy of the artist's work. The artists studied will shape and develop understanding and final outcomes.

  AO2 - Creative Experimentation

  To complete this objective candidates will be required to experiment with a range of equipment, media, materials, techniques and processes that coincide with the artists and themes chosen. This includes using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, general smartphone apps and many more.

  AO3 - Personal Research

  To complete this objective candidates will be required to present a digital portfolio with a range of personal research which coincides with the themes decided to explore. The majority of this research will be presented as first hand photographs (taken by the student) and second hand photographs (taken by third parties). Candidates are also expected to annotate their research to explain their intentions. This work will be presented on the programme 'Canva'.

  AO4 - Final Outcome

  To complete this objective candidates will be required to collate all elements previously studied in order to plan, modify and create a final outcome. The final outcome should present fluidity of the individual project. A successful outcome will present the characteristics of the artists studied, the candidate's most successful experimentations can nod towards the individual's chosen theme clearly.