Welcome to Photography - Skills for Life Trust · Personal qualities •Committed, determined, imaginative, curious. •Be prepared to take risks and experiment. •Be organised and
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Welcome to PhotographyMiss George and Mr Blackburn
Introduction
• You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes.
• You will explore relevant artists and photographers throughout your projects and this will be integral to the investigating and making processes.
• You will use a powerpoint to record your work and use photoshop to develop your images.
• You will be introduced to SLR cameras, macro lenses, studio lighting, editing techniques and more!
Assessment
• Component one: Portfolio (coursework)
• You will study a variety of themed based projects to develop your ideas covering 4 AQA assessment objectives
• Projects will be marked out of 96
• Your portfolio covers 60% of the final GCSE
• Component two – Externally Set Assignment (exam)
• You will respond to a chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper
• You will have a preparatory period followed of 12ish weeks followed by a 10 hour practical exam
• Your exam covers 40% of final GCSE
Personal qualities
• Committed, determined, imaginative, curious.
• Be prepared to take risks and experiment.
• Be organised and patient.
• Able to take photographs outside the classroom/at home.
• Enjoy working with computer software.
• Enthusiastic about taking photographs.
• A creative eye.
Photography:• Do you love to take photographers?• Are you interested in exploring the world around us through a camera?• Are you creative, imaginative and curious?• Are you prepared to take risks and experiment with your ideas?
• If you choose photography at GCSE you will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of photographic media, techniques and processes.
• You will explore relevant artists and photographers throughout your projects and this will be integral to the investigating and making processes.
• You will use a powerpoint to record your work and use photoshop to develop your images.
• You will be introduced to SLR cameras, macro lenses, studio lighting, editing techniques and more!
Career possibilities
• Photographer
• Illustrator
• Product designer
• Advertising, Publishing
• Fashion and media roles
• Wedding photographer
• Teacher
• Photo magazine editor
• Photojournalist
• Forensic photographer
• Sports photographer.
For more information speak to:
Mr BlackburnMiss George
Photography can be great preparation, for any career that
require fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for
aesthetics and creative thinking!
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