Photography Induction, 29th June, 2015

Outline of the course Photography is a modular course, which means you will take an exam in Year 13. It is essentially a two year course. A Level Year 1: Two components of which the 2nd is a mock Externally Set Assignment (10 hours) A Level Year 2: Two components of which the 2nd is an Externally Set Assignment (15 hours)

Outline of the course A level Photography: Year 1 Component 1: Personal Investigation No time limit 96 marks 60% of A-level Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (past paper) Preparatory period +10 hours supervised time 40% of A-level A level Photography: Year 2 Component 2: Externally Set Assignment Preparatory period +15 hours supervised time

Equipment Requirements DSLR camera Colour printer Rubber, ruler and sharpener Small sketchbook

Active activity! Looking through past student portfolios Identify a range of course/exam work Explore themes and different responses Develop understanding of AO’s and how they are linked to all outcomes Discuss homework task

You can submit work in a presentation book or mounted on card Bridging work Summer Assignment Patterns in Nature Many photographers have produced work based on the patterns that can be seen in shells, plants and animals. Examples in the photography of Karl Blossfeldt. Research appropriate work of others and make a personal response to this theme Submission: Personal work relating to theme from first hand sources Research, investigate and develop ideas from others’ photography Show development through digital editing and improved outcomes You can submit work in a presentation book or mounted on card Hand in first lesson

Final Tips Ensure you purchase your equipment and resources before September Give yourself enough time to complete your assignment Practice you basic skills over the summer, that way you won’t feel you are starting from ‘scratch’