Photography is defined as the practice of producing images using light-sensitive materials such as photographic film, or digital methods of development and production to create static or moving images. The course aims to continue developing existing artistic thinking, introduce new skills whilst working towards achieving outcomes that provoke reaction and admiration.

Students must develop and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills specified in the subject content to realise personal intentions relevant to Photography and their selected area(s) of study.

Overview

 

Year 10

 

Autumn 1 - Landscape and Composition

 

Autumn 2 - People and Possessions

 

Spring 1 - Movement

 

Spring 2 - Mini Project

 

Summer 1 - Visual Culture

 

Summer 2 - Independent development

 

Year 11

 

Autumn 1 - Independent development of Visual Culture

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• Media trials 2,3 and 4

• Action Plan Context

• Photographer and artist analysis 

• Annotated Planning 

• Photo-shoots

• Contact sheet

• Evaluate 

• Media trials and screen shots 

• Evaluate and plan

 

Autumn 2 - Independent development of Visual Culture

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• Media trial 4 and 5

• Context 

• Photographer and artist analysis 

• Annotated Planning

• Photo-shoots

• Contact sheet

• Evaluate 

• Media trials and screen shots 

• Evaluate and plan
   

Spring 1 - Independent development of Visual Culture

Exam Choice of selected of themes provided by AQA 40%

• Mind maps

• 100 minute Exhibition
   

Media trials series 1: supported by tutorials 

• Action Plan

• Context 

• Photographer and artist analysis 

• Annotated Planning 

• Photo-shoots

• Contact sheet

• Evaluate 

• Media trials and screen shots 

• Evaluate and plan
   

Spring 2 - Independent development of Visual Culture

Media trials series 2 and 3– support in tutorials 
 

• Evaluate and plan 

• Annotated plan of final piece 

• Final piece shoots

• Artist statement

• Final piece trials and photoshoots 

• Exam Plan
   

Exam 

• 10 hours to independently create final piece.  Check Calendar for date
   

All prep submitted at the beginning of exam

Summer 1 - Revision / Exams

Summer 2 - Revision / Exams