AS & A2 Level Art & Design - Photography: Lens-based & light-based media

AS & A2 Level Art & Design - Photography: Lens-based & light-based media

About the Course
Subject
A Levels
Subject 2
Photography
Study Mode
Full-time

Introduction 2 years full-time
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.
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.

Course Units AS Level units: ART 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.

Other Information Cost: As there are only a limited number of College cameras which are strictly on a first come first served basis, students should be prepared to purchase: a DSLR camera, memory pen and/or card reader, portable hard drive, photographic printing paper, mounting board and other ancillary items needed during this course. Evening class students do not have access to College cameras or lenses and will need to have their own 10 megapixel camera or similar prior to joining. Students will have access to Apple Mac computers with Photoshop CS3 software, scanners and colour printers. Please note: It is not possible to study Photography with a 'point and shoot' digital camera as they do not have the required range of functions to enable full creativity

Entry Requirements
Students should be prepared to purchase a DSLR camera, memory pen and/or card reader portable hard drive, photographic printing paper, mounting board and other ancillary items needed during this course. There are a limited number of College cameras and students may need to purchase the appropriate camera memory card for their own images. Students would benefit from having their own digital SLR camera (10 megapixels or above) for use on the course. Students on evening classes will need to have their own cameras. Students will have access to Apple Mac computers and PCs with Photoshop CS3 software, scanners and colour printers. Students will need to purchase photographic paper for use in the printers. Memory pens for storage of images would also be desirable.