AS Course Outline
What is Photography?
“The camera is my tool. Through it I give a reason to
everything around me.”
Andre Kertesz
Photography meets the needs of students who have an
interest in photography, art, design and architecture and
wish to study further or take up careers in any of these
fields, whether practical or academic.
There is a focus on students formulating their own ideas
from a variety of starting points, subsequently developing
their own photography practice including the integration of theory, knowledge and understanding
through researching the work of others.
Students will investigate and document a wide range of art and design work and sources. Firsthand
experience and critical awareness of works of art, design and photography, including studio
and street photography, are encouraged via visits to galleries and museums.
Art and Design at AS requires at least 5 GCSE’s and it is desirable to have a grade ‘C’ in an art
or design subject and experience and/or aptitude in using computer technology.
The course will enable students to extend their own and others’ ways of seeing the world through
increased fluency in visual language, materials and techniques.
What Skills Will Students Develop When Studying Photography?
Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the basis of digital photography and a
familiarity with a range of tools, both software (brushes, cloning, selection, processing) and
hardware (printers, scanners, cameras) in the generation and development of ideas.
To go beyond the traditional flat print, by using a variety of techniques and settings; these may
include montage, printing onto/incorporating other materials/media, 3D constructions, digital
development, installations and work presented as visual essays, for example a book may be
produced.
| Photography (EDEXCEL Board) AS Specification |
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Unit One
Internally set and
marked, externally
moderated.
60% of AS Exam
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Photography Course Work
- supporting studies
- evidence of the candidate’s personal development and
outcome(s) in response to the theme
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Unit Two
Internally set and
marked, externally
moderated.
40% of AS Exam
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Externally Set Assignment
Submissions must include:
- supporting studies
- work journal(s)
- other preparatory studies
- unaided work produced under examination conditions in a
period of eight hours.
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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 is
essential.
Recommended Reading
Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography, Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc, August 2006,
Paperback 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
