AS PHOTOGRAPHY
Course requirements: You will spend two weeks learning about camera settings, lighting, composition, analysis, project layout, course outline, course expectations, book out requirements etc. You are then to produce x2 strong coursework projects, developing your knowledge of photography through research in camera settings and techniques, as well as how the work of others inspires and develops your work. 1 project will be run by EBT and one by JPR. You must take roughly 300 photographs PER project and aim to produce a minimum of 50 edits PER Project. You will also create skills board work which will follow the main skills from the first two weeks; aperture, lighting, composition, shutter speed. Written element – You will be expected to research 3 different photographers or artists that link to your projects appropriately and will inspire you throughout your work. You should aim to analyse in depth a minimum of 2 photographers per photographer/artist. You should also select your top 8 original photographs before editing and your top 8 edited photographs and analyse these. You do not need to provide a step by step for your edits, but you must discuss the techniques you have used and why. There should be clear links to composition, lighting, context and how the work of others has influenced the outcome. You should finally select your top 4 photographs overall, these could be original or edits, but should show off your best work. You should aim to analyse your top 4 images and explain how these photographs sum up your project, why these photographers represent the best you have produced and what meaning they have. Following this should be a final evaluation of the project overall. Controlled Assessment – This should follow the same layout as above. You can choose to have your work presented on either power point or sketchbook, depending on your strengths. If you struggle with written work, all work should be proof read and spelling and grammar checked before presenting in a sketchbook. Other course expectations – You are required to collect your influences and research from at least 3 different sources, this could include museum/gallery visits, poetry, books, magazines, journals, songs and of course websites. You must ensure that you are not just getting your information from the internet. All of the information you collect, images etc must be referenced in your work. You must also attend at least one gallery exhibition in order to broaden their research. You should aim to collect a flyer or booklet from the gallery visit and write a review of the visit. How it has inspired you and how it will influence your work further. You should obviously aim to reference any influential artwork or artists that you saw. (There are many places in the local area where they can go and see art work that will fulfil this requirement, such as New Art Exchange and the Contemporary.) Photo-shoots – Though we have a studio area they can use during lesson or can book out, depending on your project theme and influence, you should aim to plan your photo-shoot accordingly and aim to go on location as much as possible. You will get more marks if you consider locations and compositions that link better to your idea. Marking – 1st marking deadline – October half term. 2nd marking deadline – December holidays and final deadline Jan/Feb. You will get time to consolidate and improve work after the controlled assessment period. |
A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Course requirements: You should have started your personal project at the end of year 12 and developed your ideas over the summer. During year 13 you will be expected to produce coursework that will be 60% of your grade and an exam which is 40%. Your coursework will be made up of two different elements, the first of them is an extended independent project and an in depth artist study. Extended project - This extended project will begin as any other coursework project, with a mood board of ideas from a range of sources (books, galleries, magazines, internet). This should be followed by you selecting a minimum of three photographers to research and analyse. (see analysis help page for assistance.) Your extended project should show a development and refinement in your photographic work, followed by skilful and creative editing of your work. Aim to use mixed media where appropriate and think outside the box for how you present your work. Aim to link your project and final piece presentation to the style you are using. This project should show a personal response to photography and explore your chosen topic thoroughly. Artists study - Your artist study is an in depth and detailed discussion of a particular style, era or technique. You should aim to develop your understanding and aim to ultimately answer a pre-set question decided by yourself and agreed by your photography tutor. This element of your work should be between 1500 and 3000 words. Controlled Assessment – This should follow the same layout as above coursework projects. Other course expectations – You are required to collect your influences and research from at least 3 different sources, this could include museum/gallery visits, poetry, books, magazines, journals, songs and of course websites. You must ensure that you are not just getting your information from the internet. All of the information you collect, images etc must be referenced in your work. You must also attend at least one gallery exhibition in order to broaden their research. You should aim to collect a flyer or booklet from the gallery visit and write a review of the visit. How it has inspired you and how it will influence your work further. You should obviously aim to reference any influential artwork or artists that you saw. (There are many places in the local area where they can go and see art work that will fulfil this requirement, such as New Art Exchange and the Contemporary.) Photo-shoots – Though we have a studio area they can use during lesson or can book out, depending on your project theme and influence, you should aim to plan your photo-shoot accordingly and aim to go on location as much as possible. You will get more marks if you consider locations and compositions that link better to your idea. |