Art (Photography)

Photography Summer Tasks
​Structure of the course
Stage 1 (Summer Task – Deadline for completion first lesson in September).
If you pass your Summer Task, then we accept you on the course for a three-week trial period – this is to make sure the course suits you.
 
Stage 2
Teacher led unit - you will be introduced to a large range of photography disciplines and techniques in teacher led workshops. At the end of the programme of study you will present a mini final piece that collates what you have learnt so far.
 
Stage 3
Exam led unit- you will then reflect on your strengths and areas of interest and select a stimulus word from the exam paper. You will develop your skills, producing a digital sketchbook for the project and work towards a final piece/s which will be produced during the 15 Hr exam conditions period.
 
Stage 4
Start your personal investigation which is a practical project based on an idea, issue, concept or theme that interests you.
 
Stage 5
A Level Exam papers are issued in February, you will then only work on this Exam project. You will reflect on your strengths and areas of interest and select a stimulus word from the exam paper. You will showcase your skills, producing a digital sketchbook for the project and work towards a final piece/s which will be produced during the 15hr exam conditions period. Once this time frame is over, you will not have another opportunity to work on this project. The outcomes/mounting/display etc of your final piece must be completed within the 15hr timeframe.
 
You will need to have your own:
- Memory Stick (16G minimum)
- SD Camera card (16G minimum)
- SD Card reader
- You will have to print your own final glossy prints at the end of each project, either online or from a photo lab eg. Jessops. These will also need to be mounted and presented professionally (during the exam, this will need to be done within the controlled time).
 
Total estimated cost:
Year 1 - £100 minimum
Year 2 - £100 minimum
 
Students who have their own DSLR camera will have more flexibility when out and about taking images but having your own camera is not a requirement of the course. However, students cannot always expect the school cameras to be available when they need them and will have to book them out. This is the case for all schools/colleges.
KS5 Art Materials Kit List
 Your son/daughter has chosen to take Art as an A Level option. As this is a practical course they are required to have access to Art materials outside of school and to use during their self-study periods. They will also be expected to keep a sketchbook, which will contain homework, self-generated artwork and research for work being undertaken at school. Below is a kit list of the items your son/daughter will require to purchase over the summer ready to start their A Level Art Course in September.

Students will need:
  • A Pack of 24 Oil Pastels
  • A Rubber
  • Colouring Pencils
  • A Set of B Graded Pencils
  • A Glue Stick
  • A Pencil Sharpener
  • A Pack of Soft Pastels
  • A tray of Watercolours (with brush)
  • Black Fineliner Pens
  • 2 (one for each unit) A3 Hardback Sketchbooks – 140gsm Grade Cartridge Paper
  • An A1 Heavy Duty Plastic Portfolio
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Acrylic Paintbrushes (size 10, 14 and 18)

We also recommend that students source and purchase a lockable toolbox to keep their materials safely in their studio space.


YR 12 ART AND DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT HANDBOOK
Photography Equipment Hire
KS5 Art Materials Kit List