Photography

A level | Edexcel

Photography A level is an exciting and creative course examining the place of still images throughout their history. We explore techniques ranging from camera-less practices such as photograms, through 35mm black and white and digital photography. By its very nature, Photography is an exploratory subject: students spend the majority of their home learning time devising, planning, arranging, and making photographs. Photography is a fantastic way to collaborate with friends and explore the world around you.

Progression Opportunities

Recent student progression includes: Brighton - Art Foundation, Photography Foundation, Plymouth College of Art – Commercial Photography. Colchester Institute - BA Film, Music and Soundtrack Production. Sussex University - Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Foundation Art & Design - Loughborough University. City College Brighton & Hove – BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography. Bath Spa University - Creative Arts.

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

Brighton Photo Biennial, London Gallery Trips, Art and Photo European Residential Entry Requirements

• Grade 4 in Art or DT

• Grade 4 in English • Photography A level is part of the Art, Craft & Design Edexcel specification but you do not need to have an Art GCSE to be eligible

Assessment Overview

Your work and progress will be tracked and assessed at key points during the course. You will receive verbal feedback given in class by your teacher, you will evaluate your work on your own, and you will receive written feedback with guidance on how to progress.

At the end of each project you will receive feedback and a final mark out of 72. This mark is based on 4 assessment criteria, each marked out of 18.

AO1: Develop your ideas through investigations informed by selecting and critically analysing sources.

AO2: Experiment and refine your ideas as work progresses through experimenting with media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3: Record your ideas, observations, insights and independent judgements, visually and through written annotation, using appropriate specialist vocabulary, as work your progresses.

AO4: Present an outcome that realizes your personal intentions through the sustained application of the creative process.