Art & Photography

 Why should students study your subject?

How can students find out more? We live in an increasingly visual and high tech world where images are used in all aspects of life. Being able to create images and understand visual language in order to communicate ideas is an important skill to have in whatever vocation a student goes in to. Image making is an exciting process that can be very rewarding, giving the photographer visual insight and a creative view of the everyday world around them.

What skills does your subject teach?

To build a theme with thought and curiosity through the creative process, to produce a set of images that communicate their ideas and give others new insights.

To harness a range of photography equipment and software to capture the images they have imagined.

To explore, be inspired by and absorb ideas from a range of Photographers and other relevant sources.

To take a range of images in school and at home and in so doing make photography a part of their life, rather than just another subject

To present and document work to show and explain the journey it has taken.

Why is your subject useful for the world of work, or future employment?

Photography skills are very flexible and can be used in many work situations as most businesses depend on visual communication to promote themselves through such as Instagram, websites or adverts, here’s a few examples of vocations that require photographic skills:

Games Designer, Marketing Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Social Media Influencers,

Most Self-employed businesses, etc

What is your overall curriculum intent?

We seek to develop independent and visually curious creatives who can work to themes and deadlines to create exciting, original and purposeful images that show self expression and personal maturity. Students develop independent research skills and knowledge and understanding of the context of artwork by looking at a wide range of sources from a personal point of view. Our intent is for students to develop understanding of context through personal explorations and by responding to social, emotional and conceptual processes.

Examination info

Students will choose from a range of questions/themes for a final projects and then undergo a two day exam (final photoshoot) at the end of the course. This will account for 40% of their final grade and the remaining 60% will come from coursework.