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GCSE

Photography

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Thinking of taking GCSE Photography?

Are you prepared to see the world, through the lens??

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What is Photography?

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Photography is many things:

Photography is a vision – this is your own personalised style and way of working.

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Photography is many things:

Photography captures moments.

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Photography is many things:

Photography is a mode of expression - styles, art, documentary and commercial

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The course is suitable for students who:

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  • Are keen to develop their photography skills

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  • Possess good hand-eye co-ordination

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  • Are patient, accurate and detail-orientated

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  • Are creative, enthusiastic and imaginative

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  • Are able to explore a given theme

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  • Are willing to experiment with a variety of techniques and processes

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  • Are prepared to used editing software to enhance the quality of the photographs.

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  • Are willing to take creative risks

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  • Can review their progress and make improvements

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  • Enjoy taking lots of photographs and seeing the world through the camera lens

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Assessment – how will I be assessed?

Component 1: Portfolio = Y10

What's assessed:

A portfolio of work that shows even coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial ideas to the realisation of intentions and a selection of supporting work in the form of a mini project.

How is it assessed:

• No time limit

• 96 marks

• 60% of GCSE

Component 2:

Externally set assignment = Y11

What's assessed:

Students respond to a chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper released by AQA in January, the project needs to evidence the four assessment objectives.

How is it assessed:

• Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time

• 96 marks

• 40% of GCSE

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What is it?

The exam board says:

Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.

= Research

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What is it?

The exam board says:

Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes

= Experimentation

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What is it?

The exam board says:

Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.

= Recording

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What is it?

The exam board says:

Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

= personal response

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Studying photography teaches you skills for life:

Visual skills -

Observation, attention to detail and spatial awareness

Creative thinking -

Being imaginative, original and open to new ideas and technologies

Independence – self motivation, self expression, coming up with your own ideas, visiting galleries, pursuing your own projects

Research –

Collecting, analysing and using relevant information to inform your ideas

Problem solving – taking creative risks to explore and solve problems

Evaluation –

Reflecting on your work, learning and acting on from criticism and feedback, thinking about how to improve

Organisation –

meeting deadlines, planning ahead, keeping focused on the task.

Photography

Resilience – develops commitment, patience and determination to succeed.

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Where could Photography take me:

These are just a few of the career paths that you could take.

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Any questions or further information, please ask your art teacher.