1. Revised Higher Course Event
Photography

2. Welcome

3. Aims of the day
This event will support teachers and lecturers in their understanding of the requirements of the revised course assessment for Higher Photography by:
reviewing published course documentation
explaining the requirements of the course assessment

4. Overview The content of the course has not changed
A question paper component has been introduced
Content previously only assessed in the units is now included in the course assessment
Marking instructions for the project have been revised

5. Course structure
The course is comprised of two components and has a total mark allocation of 130:
Component 1: question paper – 30 marks (23%)
Component 2: project – 100 marks (77%)

6. Course documentation

7. Support documentation
The following documents are available on our website to assist teachers and lecturers in delivering the course:
course specification (including course support notes)
coursework assessment task
specimen question paper & marking instructions

8. Course specification Mandatory course content p5 – p10
This information details the skills, knowledge and understanding sampled in the question paper and project.
Course assessment structure p12 – p15
This section explains the structure of both the question paper and the project with detailed information on mark allocations.

9. Course specification cont.
Appendix at the end of the course specification document
Provides advice and guidance on approaches to delivering the course and preparing candidates for the coursework assessment task and question paper

10. Coursework assessment task
Contains:
instructions for teachers and lecturers
marking instructions
instructions for candidates

11. Specimen question paper and marking instructions
Shows the presentation format and structure that future question papers will adhere to
Full marking instructions explain how marks are allocated and include the general marking principles

12. Question paper

13. Overview
Requires candidates to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from across the course
Allows candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of light and image formation, camera controls, image-making techniques and their effects
Structured paper - it will contain spaces for candidates to write their responses

14. Structure
A range of genres and styles will be represented in the question paper. Images for questions 11 and 12 are selected from the following genres:
portraiture
still life
landscape
urban environment
natural world
documentary

15. Structure cont. The question paper has two sections:
Section 1: Multiple choice – 10 marks
Section 2: Analysis – 20 marks
The time allocated to the question paper is 1 hour
Candidates should attempt all questions

16. Section 1: multiple choice
Questions 1 – 10 are multiple choice
Each question is worth 1 mark
Questions may incorporate images or diagrams
Marks are awarded for demonstrating knowledge and understanding of:
the properties of light and image formation
camera controls
image-making techniques and their effects

17. Section 1: example questions

18. Section 1: example questions

19. Section 1: example questions

20. Section 2: analysis Questions 11 and 12 require an extended response
Each question will contain an unseen image
Each question is worth 10 marks
These questions assess candidates’ creative and technical understanding of photography
Images will represent different styles and genres

21. Section 2: analysis
Candidates are awarded marks for applying knowledge and understanding of:
the properties of light, image formation and photographic practice
drawing valid conclusions and giving explanations supported by justification

22. Question 11 This question is based on an unseen image
This question is broken down into parts which require candidates to respond to specific creative and technical elements of the given image
Each part will have an allocation of between 2 and 4 marks (10 marks total)
Large image will be provided on supplementary sheet

23. Question 11: example response
shutter speed
used to create a long exposure. This
would capture the movement of the car and
bus lights and cause the motion blur effect of
the moving lights.
Marker guidance:
Award 1 mark for correct identification of the camera control.
Award 1 mark for a correct explanation.

24. Question 12 Open-ended question based on an unseen image
Candidates are required to discuss the technical and creative decisions made by the photographer
Total allocation of 10 marks
Large image will be provided on supplementary sheet

25. Question 12: example response
The choice of lens may have been telephoto as
the field of view appears narrower than human
vision, although the focal length selected could
not have been too long as it seems quite a
confined and restricted place to set up a
photoshoot.
The viewpoint has been set up to include the
clocks as subject matter. They seem more
centrally placed and dominant than the
subject. The photographer may have wanted to
symbolise the passing of time, relating to the
subject’s old age.
Marker guidance:
Award 1 mark for each justified point
discussing the photographer’s technical
and creative decisions, up to a maximum
of 10 marks.

26. Section 2: command words

27. Preparing candidates
explain the concepts that could come up in the question paper
ensure that they are familiar with photography from a range of genres and styles
share the specimen question paper and marking instructions with them
explain the meaning of the photographic terminology that they are likely to encounter in the question paper

28. Preparing candidates
advise on how to respond effectively to the command words in the questions
advise on how to apply knowledge and understanding to the questions asked, so they can explain and discuss image-making techniques and their effects in an analytical way
advise on how to answer extended-response questions
explain how marks are awarded, according to the marking instructions

29. Preparing candidates
give them opportunities to attempt examination-style questions and to receive feedback on their performance
ask them to respond to questions within a time limit to help improve their exam technique
give them the opportunity to sit a practice examination
mark their homework, class tests and practice examination work in line with the marking instructions

30. Project

31. NO PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITTED
Understanding
THE PROJECT

32. Understanding
THE PROJECT

33. PLANNING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
20 MARKS

34. PLANNING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
20 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic by:
producing a plan explaining the selected approach and demonstrating their planning skills
producing and compiling relevant investigative research
explaining the impact of social, cultural, historical and scientific influences on relevant photographers’ work and practice from their investigative research

35. PLANNING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
20 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic by:
producing a plan explaining the selected approach and demonstrating their planning skills
producing and compiling relevant investigative research
explaining the impact of social, cultural, historical and scientific influences on relevant photographers’ work and practice from their investigative research

36. PLANNING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
20 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic by:
producing a plan explaining the selected approach and demonstrating their planning skills
producing and compiling relevant investigative research
explaining the impact of social, cultural, historical and scientific influences on relevant photographers’ work and practice from their investigative research

37. PLANNING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
20 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic by:
producing a plan explaining the selected approach and demonstrating their planning skills
producing and compiling relevant investigative research
explaining the impact of social, cultural, historical and scientific influences on relevant photographers’ work and practice from their investigative research

38. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS

39. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic and selected approach by:
demonstrating applied technical and creative photography skills by maintaining a sustained and creative line of development showing technical and creative exploration and experimentation with image-making techniques
demonstrating ongoing critical reflection, refinement and creative decision making
selecting from their development work to print and present a series of 12 technically competent images
demonstrating a creative response to their topic in their series of 12 images, showing visual continuity with their development work

40. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic and selected approach by:
demonstrating applied technical and creative photography skills by maintaining a sustained and creative line of development showing technical and creative exploration and experimentation with image-making techniques
demonstrating ongoing critical reflection, refinement and creative decision making
selecting from their development work to print and present a series of 12 technically competent images
demonstrating a creative response to their topic in their series of 12 images, showing visual continuity with their development work

41. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic and selected approach by:
demonstrating applied technical and creative photography skills by maintaining a sustained and creative line of development showing technical and creative exploration and experimentation with image-making techniques
demonstrating ongoing critical reflection, refinement and creative decision making
selecting from their development work to print and present a series of 12 technically competent images
demonstrating a creative response to their topic in their series of 12 images, showing visual continuity with their development work

42. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic and selected approach by:
demonstrating applied technical and creative photography skills by maintaining a sustained and creative line of development showing technical and creative exploration and experimentation with image-making techniques
demonstrating ongoing critical reflection, refinement and creative decision making
selecting from their development work to print and present a series of 12 technically competent images
demonstrating a creative response to their topic in their series of 12 images, showing visual continuity with their development work

43. DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
70 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their project topic and selected approach by:
demonstrating applied technical and creative photography skills by maintaining a sustained and creative line of development showing technical and creative exploration and experimentation with image-making techniques
demonstrating ongoing critical reflection, refinement and creative decision making
selecting from their development work to print and present a series of 12 technically competent images
demonstrating a creative response to their topic in their series of 12 images, showing visual continuity with their development work

44. EVALUATION
10 MARKS

45. EVALUATION
10 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to critically evaluate:
the effectiveness of their photographic practice
strengths and areas for improvement in their final prints with reference to the project topic and selected approach

46. EVALUATION
10 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to critically evaluate:
the effectiveness of their photographic practice
strengths and areas for improvement in their final prints with reference to the project topic and selected approach

47. EVALUATION
10 MARKS
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to critically evaluate:
the effectiveness of their photographic practice
strengths and areas for improvement in their final prints with reference to the project topic and selected approach

48. SUMMARY
COMMENTARY

49. WORKSHOP
AIMS:
to help you to develop your understanding of the requirements for the Higher Photography project
to provide you with the opportunity to discuss the standards with colleagues

50. WORKSHOP 2
In groups of 3 or 4, assess the ‘Nature in Close Up’ project.
Review the description for each section, discuss and agree which marking range it falls into and why.
Use the worksheet to make own notes of reasons for decisions.
45 mins

51. SUMMARY
COMMENTARY

52. WORKSHOP 3
Repeat Workshop 2 using ‘Coastlines’ project.
45 mins

53. SUMMARY
COMMENTARY
End

54. Plenary

55. Thank you