You will begin the course working through a series of technical workshops designed to develop photographic skills. You will learn how to: capture images in a variety of lighting conditions, explore angles, composition concepts, depth of field and focusing techniques. You will learn Black and White darkroom skills as well as experimental photography. You will then progress to editing and learn to enhance and manipulate your images using Adobe Photoshop and manual manipulation in the darkroom and through other means, and can create pieces combined with artistic techniques, using a range of materials. In the past, students have then been able to create 3D installations and sculptures using these techniques, encouraging further creativity.
Year 12
Component 1: Personal Investigation: You will begin your Personal Investigation in Term 3 of Year 12. You will select your own area of focus, researched from primary and other sources and contexts. You will start to develop ideas using media and process exploration, producing a sustained practical investigation and ongoing review with a personal response, demonstrating connections to contexts.
Year 13
Externally Set Task: This paper is given in early February, in advance of the Controlled Assessment. Preparation is to be brought to the 15 hour assessment. The theme is set externally, internally assessed and externally moderated.
GCSE Art Grade 6 if studied or; portfolio assessment.
Combines well with all subjects.
