GCSE Photography
What is the course about?
The course is about recording aspects of the world through photography to communicate a message or meaning. You might use simple traditional black and white photography methods as well as using digital technology to produce images. You could study art/photography from other times and cultures like the early 1900’s and America or base work on themes such as Power and Politics, Links, Self Image. You will study lots of different artists/photographers work too. Why should I do this subject?
Why might I not want to do this subject?
Will I need any special equipment? It is essential that you have access to a digital camera and your own data stick. Access to a computer is necessary. You will need the basics like a pencil, rubber and sharpener and a folder to take work home in. Any other art materials you have are a bonus as this will help you when you are producing your sketchbook work. How will I be assessed? Your class work will be worth 60% of your final grade and you will work on this through Y10 and the first half of year 11. In the last half of year 11 you will do a final project called the ‘Externally Set Task’ where you will have 10 hrs to make the artwork you have designed for this project. This will be worth 40% of your final grade. You will only be able to work by yourself during these 10 hrs but your teacher will support you through the rest of the project. When will the assessments be? All of your work will be assessed formally by your teacher at the end of each project and continually throughout. At the end of Y11 the quality of your work and your teacher’s marking will be checked or moderated by the exam board. |
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GCSE Photography Project 1GCSE Photography Phantom Limb Project
Here you will find the brief for our first project, use it if you miss a lesson or want to see what is coming up next. I have also uploaded and example project and the Takeaway Homework sheet, just in case! |
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