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Subject
Subject group
Exam Board
Course
Description
GCSE Photography
Art
Edexcel
Photography gives students an opportunity to visually explore a range of concepts
and interpret a variety of themes. Students develop creative skills through exploring
and creating images that are original. Students will develop their confidence in
using a range of photographic equipment and digital manipulation software. They
will research a broad range of photographers working with a variety of approaches.
This will lead to students developing an in-depth understanding of photographic
practice that in turn will influence the development of their own style and ideas.
Students are encouraged to purchase their own camera for the course, however the
school does have cameras for student use if this is not possible.
Examination
Information
40% Pre exam prep period: January for approx 10 weeks.
Final Examination: April: 10hr examination
Grades
available
9-1
Controlled
Assessment
Information
Careers
Information
60% Throughout Year 10 and first term of Year 11
Further details
GCSE Art Specification
Staff Contact
Miss G Herbert, Head of Art
georgie.herbert@rmays.com
There are many careers where a good qualification in Photography is necessary.
Here are just a few;
Animator, Architect, Art editor, Art gallery curator, Art therapist, Cad technician,
Ceramics designer-maker, Costume designer, Design engineer, Dressmaker,
Exhibition designer, Fashion designer, Fine artist, Florist, Graphic designer,
Illustrator, Interior designer, Landscape architect, Make-up artist, Medical
illustrator, Naval architect, Photographer, Product designer, Set designer, Sign writer,
Textile designer, Web designer.
