1. Photography
Induction, 29th June, 2015

2. 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)

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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’