Subject : Photography

Awarding body:  Edexcel

Art-endorsed - Photography - Lens and Light - based media
Advanced Subsidiary (6PY01, 6PY02) A2 (6PY03, 6PY04)

Course content and examination requirements:

The GCE in Photography is designed to encourage an adventurous and enquiring approach to art and design. Successful students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of past and contemporary photographic practice and be able to produce work that embraces a range of ideas.

Photography - lens and light-based media includes works in film, video, digital imaging and light-sensitive materials. Sometimes, techniques and processes are used to convey messages and create works related to other disciplines, such as photographic images in printed journals, light projections within theatrical or architectural spaces.

Work in photography - lens and light-based media should form a means of personal enquiry and expression involving the selection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches which go beyond mere observation and recording.

Year 12 - AS Units Year 13 - A2 Units (full GCE)

Unit 1  (6 PY01)
Coursework

30% of Advanced
GCE
60% of AS
Internally set
Internally marked
Externally moderated
In this unit, students will have opportunities to generate practical work, ideas and research from primary and contextual sources.

They will experiment with media and processes, and develop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes.

Unit 3   (6 PY03)
Coursework

30% of Advanced GCE
Internally set
Internally marked
Externally moderated

This unit incorporates two linked elements:

a)  Practical work
and
b)  Personal study.

 
Year 12 - AS Units Year 13 - A2 Units (full GCE)

Unit 2   (6 PY02)
Assessment:
Art and Design Externally
Set Assignment

20% of Advanced GCE
40% of AS
Externally set
Internally marked
Externally moderated
Students submit supporting studies and practical outcome (s) in response to the given theme.

This unit represents the culmination of the AS course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. The delivery of this unit gives appropriate guidance during the preparatory period, encouraging independence in the development of their ideas, intentions and response.

Unit 4   (6 PY04)
Externally Set Assignment

20% of Advanced GCE

Internally marked
Externally moderated
The externally set assignment represents the culmination of the Advanced GCE course in Art and Design.

 

Entry requirements:

GCSE Art – Grade A minimum.

A genuine interest for Photography, whilst also having the motivation for independent study.

Relevance to further studies and careers:

Photography is universally recognised as a valuable and versatile A level by institutions and employers because of the transferable skills it develops. It is valuable for the development of the skill of independent thought, organisation and creativity. Traditionally, it can be combined with many other subjects, especially the Humanities and English Literature. Many students continue their studies at Art College, initially following a one year Foundation course at an Art College in their locality before embarking on a course in their chosen specialism at University.

Teaching staff / further information:

Mrs A Jones
Mrs R Sharman

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