| Contact : Mr R Holmes |
Exam Board & Code : Edexcel AS6PY01 AS6PY02 |
| Length of Course : 2 Years to full A level |
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What is Photography A level about?
Photography – lens and light based media includes works in film (35mm), digital imaging and light sensitive materials. Techniques and processes will be used to convey messages and create works related to other disciplines, such as web based animations, photographic images in printed journals, light projections within theatrical or architectural spaces.
Is this course for me?
Students should have a strong interest in visual media and a creative frame of mind.
Though not essential it will be a benefit if you have an ICT Key Stage 4 qualification such as DiDA/CiDA, GCSE or OCR National since film and digital imaging work will require knowledge of imaging software (photoshop).
What else do I need to know?
Organised enrichment activities including visits to galleries, guest speakers and a commitment to after school workshops are an expectation of the course. In developing a portfolio of a suitable standard students will need to have independent research skills and to devote time to the collation and presentation of source material as well as developing a range of images of their own. There is a materials fee of £40.
Where could it lead?
Successful completion of the course produces a portfolio of work that could lead to A2 Art and Design, A2 Photography and ultimately an Art Foundation course.
How is this course structured?
| Unit Content |
Unit Assessment |
| AS Unit 1: This is an endorsed course where students will be introduced to technical and aesthetic considerations with a view to creating a portfolio based on a range of themes. |
Internally assessed and externally moderated. 60% of the total AS marks, 30% of the total A2 marks. |
| AS Unit 2:
The externally set paper represents the culmination of the AS course. The paper consists of one thematic starting point. There is a taught preparatory period enabling students to research and develop their ideas.
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Internally assessed and moderated. 40% of the total AS marks. 20% of the total A2 marks. The timed element is 8 hours. |
| A2 Unit 3:
This unit requires the student to research resources, record and reflect on their findings using visual language and a personal written study. Students can follow their inspirations in the medium reporting their insights through development of their work
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Internally assessed and externally moderated. 30% of the total A2 marks. |
| A2 Unit 4:
The final unit requires students to express themselves through Personal, informed, meaningful response and critical understanding of their subject. Following a preparatory period students will need to produce an unaided personal, informed, meaningful response to a set theme.
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Internally assessed and moderated.
20% of the total A2 marks. The timed element is 12 hours.
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