Photography A Level
Course Details
Board: AQA
Course Title: Photography
Course Specification Code: 7206
Course Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Photography or Art
Content - 2 year course
Component 1 - Personal Investigation
- Portfolio of practical work created over a year of study.
- A related study / extended essay of 1000—3000 words, undertaken in the second year if study.
All of which will be marked out of 96 and form 60% of the final mark.
Component 2
Assessment is based on a 15 hour externally set task given to students in February of year 13 which is marked out of 96 and forms 40% of the final mark.
Assessment
- · Portfolio of work (with extended essay) 60%
- · Externally set task 40%
Higher Education & Careers
Photography is recognised by employers and Universities as a course that challenges the students creativity and problem solving skills. As well as leading students in to a career within visual arts, it also opens doors for student to work and study in a variety of different fields. There are currently 2.8 million people in the UK employed in the Visual arts. 1 in every 6 jobs in London is in the visual art’s field and more than half of those employed have a degree or higher qualification. It is a growing employment field with a 14% rise in jobs in the past 4 years.
Why Photography at St Paul’s?
The teaching at A Level at St Paul’s is far more personalised to you and your strengths. You will be in small classes and be guided through your studies with a huge amount of one to one support.
Contact:
Name: Mrs L Coyle - Head of Art
Email: lcoyle@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932 704124