CURRICULAR A REA:
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
SUBJECT:
PHOTOGRAPHY
2022-23
MYWORLDOFWORK
CONTENTS
COURSECHOICES
Higher (SCQF Level 6) Course Content
Through this course students learn how to plan and carry out practical photographic work. They investigate selected photographers’ work and practice, and explain how external influences impact on these. They use this understanding of chosen photographers’ work as well as knowledge of photography techniques when developing their own personal approach to photography. Students develop their creative problemsolving skills as they resolve visual and technical problems. They also reflect on and evaluate their own photographic practice. Course Assessment The course is assessed through: · A question paper where students are assessed in their ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of photography techniques as well as analyse examples of photographic images. · They will also complete a practical photographic project which will assess students’ ability to integrate and apply their creative and technical skills as well as demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of photographic practice.
Possible career path Click here for more information on the career options below Medical illustrator Fashion Photographer Journalistic Photographer Advertising Photographer Magazine Photographer Photographic Stylist
Photographic technician Private Investigator Scenes of crimes Photographer TV or Film Camera Operator TV or Film Director Cinematographer
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