Photography (EDX)

A2 Course Outline

Why study A2 Photography?

"The camera is my tool. Through it I give a reason to everything around me."
Andre Kertesz

Photography at A2 requires more analytical thought than the AS.

Topics are examined in greater depth and the final exams are longer than the AS.

Students will organise, select and communicate ideas, solutions and responses presenting these in a range of visual forms.

The personal study enables students to research any theme of their own choice, developing a form of outcome which is suited to their interests and ability and encouraging the development of a working visual/written vocabulary and specialist terminology.

What Skills Will Students Develop When Studying Photography?

At A2 students understanding becomes knowledge, technique, style, content and judgements are consistent and sensitive showing a higher command of skills.

Students have the opportunity to develop personal ideas, work and research through photography practice and sustained investigations and exploration, selecting and using materials, processes and resources, identifying and interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes.

Students will develop the confidence to make imaginative leaps, where appropriate and the skills to realise such leaps in a concrete way.

Students will develop a well informed and effective use of critical vocabulary.

Photography (EDX) A2 Specification
Unit Three Internally set and marked, externally moderated 30% of A2 Exam	Photography Coursework This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate final outcomes: Practical work and Personal study. The investigation and development for both the Practical work and Personal study will be shown through supporting studies.
Unit Four Externally set, internally marked, externally moderated 20% of A2 Exam	Externally Set Assignment Submissions must include: preparatory work, including sketchbook(s) and/or a range of preparatory studies making up the supporting studies unaided work produced under examination conditions in a period of 12 hours.

Structure of the Course
This course will be taught for 6 lessons per week. Homework will be set weekly and deadlines must be adhered to. Reading of textbooks and first-hand experience of works of art and design are essential.

Recommended Reading
Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography, (O'Reilly Media, Inc)
ISBN 0-596-52370-X 306

20th Century Photography, Museum Ludwig Köln, Taschen
ISBN: 978-3-8228-5514-0

The Photography Book - An introduction to 500 photographers from the mid-19th century to today. Ian Jeffrey Phaidon
ISBN 0714844888

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