Photography
Art and Design: Photography Endorsed
The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.
Andy Warhol
This KS5 course is for students who have an interest in photography, perhaps with an aptitude in Art, English and Science and wish to develop their analytical and practical skills and their knowledge of photography. Also, for those students who are thinking about careers for which a photographic portfolio might be useful.
KS5 A Level Photography
Art and Design: Photography Endorsed
Please see below for the Edexcel Photography Specification 9PY0
Course Length: A level 2 years
Student Course Criteria
This course is for students who have an interest in photography, perhaps with an aptitude in Art, English and Science and wish to develop their analytical and practical skills and their knowledge of photography. Also, for those students who are thinking about careers for which a photographic portfolio might be useful.
Course Overview
You will develop your ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond in a personal and creative way using photographic techniques. You will develop your experimental, analytical and documenting skills together with your knowledge and understanding of photography in historical and contemporary contexts.
Course Assessment
| Two units over the two years for A Level | |
|---|---|
| Component One | Component Two |
| Coursework 60% | Externally Set Assignment 40% |
Further Opportunities Following this Course
Students can go on to further studies, usually at Art College or further education. These studies may lead to related careers, which might include photography, advertising, publishing, media and journalism.
Securing a Place at Post-16
Places on this course are limited, so you need to show a genuine interest. A GCSE in Art is not a requirement but visual awareness and an eye for composition and presentation are an advantage. You do not need your own photographic equipment.
A minimum of Level 6 in English or Art is required.
Please refer to our entry policy.
Our Curriculum Deputy Headteacher, Ms J Foster, will be happy to supply further detail and more information if required.
Please contact her at ecsgeneral@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk or telephone 020 8363 3030.