Post 16 Course Information Guide 2012/2013 - Whitley Academy

Photography<strong>Course</strong> TitleAwarding BodyGCE in Photography (A Level)Ed Excel<strong>Course</strong> Content(SubsidiaryDiploma)The A2 consists of two Additional units:Unit 3 60% - <strong>Course</strong>work, practical work, personal study<strong>Course</strong> Level<strong>Course</strong>DetailsWhy choose thiscourseAS Level (Year 12)A2 Level (Year 13)The AS/A2 is spilt into four units . Two being coursework basedand two exam basedPhotography meets the needs of students who have an interestin photography, art, design and architecture and wish to studyfurther or take up careers in any of these fields, whetherpractical or academic.There is a focus on students formulating their own ideas from avariety of starting points, subsequently developing their ownphotography practice including the integration of theory,knowledge and understanding through researching the work ofothers.The course explores a wide range of mediums in photographyincluding film, video, digital imaging, studio and light sensitivematerial to equip students with a wide range of photographicskillsEntryRequirementsProgressionRoutesResourcesContactUnit 4 40% - is a second exam based unit that follows the samestructure as the AS with 8 weeks preparation time followed byan 12 hour exam over two days.If taken; C or above GCSE Art, Pass or above at BTEC. A realsense of commitment.This course presents students with the opportunity, if inpossession of other suitable qualifications, to proceed to higherlevel courses in Photography. In employment terms, the natureof the subject is also of particular interest to prospectiveemployers since it deals with processes involved in successfulbusiness practice, (Picture Editor, Advertising, Fashion, Medical,Industrial).We cover all photographic equipment but a few materials,including sketch books, portfolios and light sensitive photopaper if students chooses to pursue the darkroom side ofphotography will have to be funded by the students.Miss Noble<strong>Course</strong> Content(Certificate)The AS consists of two assessment units:Unit 1 60% - Lens and Light-based mediaUnit 2 40% - is exam based, with 8 weeks working towards atheme followed by an 8 hour exam spread over the course oftwo days