Examined in June 2009 and June 2010
Examination Board: EdExcel
Students learn how to work with traditional film-based photography as well as digital. This includes learning how to use a dark-room and develop their own room as well as an understanding of the importance of light and the secret of a good composition.
Previous subject knowledge not required.
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Candidates take Units 1 and 2 as below:
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING |
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| AS | A | |||||
| 1 | AS | COURSEWORK Thematic and expressive study |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
n/a | 60 % | 30 % |
| 2 | AS | FINAL PIECE Externally Set Assignment |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
8 hours | 40 % | 20 % |
| A2 | ||||||
| Two modules are also studied at A2 | ||||||
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING A2 | |
| 3 | A2 | COURSEWORK Practical work and written study |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated. |
n/a | 30 % | |
| 4 | A2 | FINAL PIECE Externally Set Assignment |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
12 hours | 20 % | |
THE 6TH FORM // INTRODUCTION // SUBJECTS // STUDENT STORIES // 6TH FORM WORK GALLERY
