GCSE Art and Design (Photography) has two components and supports you to develop your ability to engage in the processes of photography. You will build your creative skills through learning techniques and processes and applying them to develop responses to any given theme.

WHY CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY

With the advent of digital cameras and readily accessible photo finishing software, it seems as though anyone can become a photographer. Still, becoming a professional photographer requires a considerable level of skill, training, patience, and creativity. Becoming a photographer can give you an entirely new perspective on everyday life.
You can use photography to turn anything you find beautiful into a work of art.

COURSE CONTENT

You will develop your own personal responses within a number of projects which will help you to explore processes. This title is defined as the practice of creating durable static or moving images by recording light with light-sensitive equipment such as digital photography. Students undertaking the photography title are required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding through areas of study relevant to their chosen title.

Areas of study include ; Documentary photography, photo-journalism, studio photography, location photography, experimental imagery, installation and moving image: film, video and animation, written and spoken communication skills.

SUBJECT UNITS AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Component 1: Portfolio (non-exam assessment), 60%

• This is broken down into at least two projects which will cover a range of skills and topics.

Component 2: Externally-Set Assignment, 40%

• The exam paper is issued to students in January of Year 11 and you will have ten weeks to prepare for a ten-hour exam which is split into multiple sessions.

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