Courses
Overview
Photography (Art & Design)
Introduction
You will develop your photographic and digital processing skills, research and analysis of your own and other photographers’ work. Each unit of coursework and the final examination will involve preparation work, followed by a more refined series of final prints.
Qualification
GCSE Art & Design: Photography
Awarding body
Pearson
Course leader
H Partridge
Assessment
- Examination: 40%
- Controlled assessment: 60%
Curriculum
Curriculum Roadmap
Topics
- Introductory workshops exploring experimental camera, Photoshop and lighting techniques.
- Surreal project: you will take photographs, research artists and use Photoshop to manipulate images which explore the imaginative world of dreams.
- Red project: you will take photographs, research artists and film makers and use Photoshop to manipulate images which explore symbolism.
- CD project: you will explore stop motion, long exposure and drawing with light to create CD cover designs.
- Vintage project: you will research the work of artists and use this influence to create your own vintage style photographs using a digital camera and Photoshop.
- Reflections project: you will explore how to create reflections with in camera experimentation, post-production experimentation and physical editing techniques.
- Develop skills in writing for annotation and using key vocabulary.
For the final examination you will be set a question paper with different themes to choose from.
Your work may take various forms, from studio to outdoor photography and image manipulations using computer software. You will have seven weeks to prepare, and this preparation will form part of the assessment followed by ten hours to complete the final piece.
Skills and requirements
Skills learned
- A creative approach to problem solving.
- Consider & develop original ideas.
- Analyse critically your own and the work of others.
- Express individual thoughts and choices.
- Take risks, experiment and learn from your mistakes.
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
Art and design is everywhere: from the furniture we sit on, to the video games we play and the clothes we wear. Because of its importance in the modern world, training in art and design can open up opportunities in many careers.
The skills developed in art and design, e.g. creativity, self-expression, presentation, can be applied to all your subjects and in employment.
You can continue to study art and design at level 3, and the subject is widely recognised by colleges and universities.
