What will I gain from doing this course

Aims/Objectives

What will I do

This is a stimulating and demanding subject that combines practical, technical and academic skills. Students are able to develop a personal approach to the process of researching, developing ideas and making photographic images

Course Content

Style of Teaching and Learning

Specification

The syllabus revolves around the following disciplines:

Practical photography: Digital

The course will give students the opportunity to explore practical photography by developing photographic skills and techniques using a digital SLR camera. Apple Mac and PCs with Photoshop CS3 will be used for digital work.

History and theory of photography

The students will carry out research studies that explore genre, style and tradition in photography. The students will explore elements of visual language and meaning together with other aspects of photography.


AS Level units:

AART F1 – Unit 1 (50%)

• Experimental and abstract techniques
• Photographic genres
• Understanding context
  

ART F2 – Unit 2 (50%)
A five hour controlled test (set by the Awarding Body) to produce
development work, with a four week preliminary studies period.

A2 Level units:
In the second year, students develop a more critical approach to the subject
areas, choosing a personal theme to research, experiment in, analyse, evaluate
and produce a final body of work.

ART F3 – Unit 3
This coursework project enables students to produce work in their own style via a personal investigation.

ART F4 – Unit 4
Unit 4 is an externally set and moderated unit that has four weeks of preparation
and a 15-hour controlled test.

What support will I receive

Where can I get further information

Stratford College