Photography*
We are lucky at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form to be able to offer both Digital and Darkroom facilities for Photography. Students are taught from scratch for those with little or no experience, and we build on previous experience for those with some basic knowledge.
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Course Name: |
Photography |
| Course Type: | A Level |
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Examination/Coursework: |
48% Coursework, 12% Personal Investigation Essay, 40% Externally Set Assignment |
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Exam Board: |
Pearson Edexel |
| Entrance Criteria: | Standard Sixth Form Entry |
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Students will begin by learning the basics of DSLR photography while exploring lighting and composition. We will then refine our camera skills while exploring Adobe Photoshop techniques. This base knowledge supports students with building their coursework portfolios which they will start after Christmas. Students can choose to make a digital portfolio or use a sketchbook if they prefer. Students will learn what makes a good photograph by analysing the work of other photographers and critiquing their own work. Students develop their visual awareness and develop an understanding of how to express concepts and feelings through their own photography. The second year of the course will see students continue to develop their coursework towards a final piece. Students will also write a Personal Study Essay which will make links to their own work and will broaden their cultural understanding. In February of Year 13 they will receive their exam paper. They then have 10 weeks to respond to the theme by developing research, creating visual imagery and exploring and refining their ideas. At the end of the preparatory period, students complete a 15 hour exam spread over three days. Students can work entirely digitally, or many choose to create exhibition pieces. These two elements make up 40% of the final mark. |
| Career Pathways: |
If you are interested in studying an Arts subject at Degree level, we would always recommend completing a Foundation Diploma Course first. This is a one year course and can be completed at colleges in Weston and Bristol, as well as Universities across the country. This is a free course if you complete it directly after A Levels and is a pathway to many Art and Design Degrees, such as Fashion Design, Textile Design, Surface/Pattern Design, Fine Art, Visual Culture, Illustration, Animation, Photography, Graphic Design, Game Design, Media and many more.
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| AS/A-Level: | This course can only be studied as a two year qualification. It cannot be studied as a one year course. |