sixth form leaflet photography
As part of the course students are expected to
DEPARTMENT OF ART & DESIGN
We visit London, home of many worldrenowned galleries
SIMON BALLE SCHOOL
visit galleries independently at least three times per year.
AS art and photography students visit the Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green Students will be required to purchase some items of equipment; a couple of sketchbooks. (currently £6.00-£7.50 each), photographic darkroom paper (currently £7.50 per 25 sheets), a portfolio (currently £8.50) etc. Students with limited finances may see the bursar for assistance with these costs.
Last year our sixth form students enjoyed a weekend in Paris visiting galleries and exhibitions.
Students will also need access to a suitable digital camera. The school has some cameras which can be used within school only.
Department of Art and Design, Simon Balle School Mangrove Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 8AJ Tel: 01992 410400
AS AND A2 ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
AS & A2 Art and Design
Specification
Photography
At AS candidates are introduced to a variety of experiences, employing a range of media, processes and techniques appropriate to the chosen area of study.
Results—2013
Photography has become a popular choice for AS
In both Art and Photography our students achieved 100% A*-C
and A2 at Simon Balle. In the art department
In Photography 42% gained A*- A
we are passionate about, and inspired by, the opportunities this subject offers and the chal-
At A2 candidates build upon and explore in greater depth the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at AS level.
AS
AS
Component Unit 1: Portfolio Coursework
Weighting 25% of A2 50% of AS
Unit 2: Externally set assignment Exam
25% of A2 50% of AS
(80 marks)
(80 marks)
lenges it presents. The perception is that the
In the absence of this qualification we there-
course is about learning to take good photo-
fore require students to attend an interview
graphs. This is a misconception: transforming
with a member of the
them into creative and inspirational photographs
art staff where they
whilst meeting a strict set of art-based assess-
present a portfolio of
ment criteria is the reality.
evidence to confirm
The photography course provides students with an Art and Design qualification. It is identical to the Art and Design course and has the same sketchbook requirements, assessment criteria and marking scheme. This is a demanding course and students will need to have a true passion. Students choosing this course must be on target
A2
A2
Unit 3: Personal investigation Coursework Unit 4: Externally set assignment
25% of A2 (80 marks)
to achieve a grade B or above in GCSE Art and Design as it is during the GCSE course that students learn the essential skills associated with
25% of A2 (80 marks)
sketchbook presentation and how to effectively address the assessment criteria. These are the skills that transfer directly to the A level course and are ultimately how grades are measured.
their skill and intent. This needs to include creative images that explore an idea based on a theme of choice, a sample of written analysis to support the images and research into the work of a favourite photographer. Candidates who wish to continue to A2 must have the capability to present a personal study, based on an idea, issue, concept or theme of their choosing. This requires the students to be self-motivated and independent thinkers. The quality of their writing needs to be of a high standard as it is an important aspect of this unit.
DEPARTMENT OF ART & DESIGN
We visit London, home of many worldrenowned galleries
SIMON BALLE SCHOOL
visit galleries independently at least three times per year.
AS art and photography students visit the Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green Students will be required to purchase some items of equipment; a couple of sketchbooks. (currently £6.00-£7.50 each), photographic darkroom paper (currently £7.50 per 25 sheets), a portfolio (currently £8.50) etc. Students with limited finances may see the bursar for assistance with these costs.
Last year our sixth form students enjoyed a weekend in Paris visiting galleries and exhibitions.
Students will also need access to a suitable digital camera. The school has some cameras which can be used within school only.
Department of Art and Design, Simon Balle School Mangrove Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 8AJ Tel: 01992 410400
AS AND A2 ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
AS & A2 Art and Design
Specification
Photography
At AS candidates are introduced to a variety of experiences, employing a range of media, processes and techniques appropriate to the chosen area of study.
Results—2013
Photography has become a popular choice for AS
In both Art and Photography our students achieved 100% A*-C
and A2 at Simon Balle. In the art department
In Photography 42% gained A*- A
we are passionate about, and inspired by, the opportunities this subject offers and the chal-
At A2 candidates build upon and explore in greater depth the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at AS level.
AS
AS
Component Unit 1: Portfolio Coursework
Weighting 25% of A2 50% of AS
Unit 2: Externally set assignment Exam
25% of A2 50% of AS
(80 marks)
(80 marks)
lenges it presents. The perception is that the
In the absence of this qualification we there-
course is about learning to take good photo-
fore require students to attend an interview
graphs. This is a misconception: transforming
with a member of the
them into creative and inspirational photographs
art staff where they
whilst meeting a strict set of art-based assess-
present a portfolio of
ment criteria is the reality.
evidence to confirm
The photography course provides students with an Art and Design qualification. It is identical to the Art and Design course and has the same sketchbook requirements, assessment criteria and marking scheme. This is a demanding course and students will need to have a true passion. Students choosing this course must be on target
A2
A2
Unit 3: Personal investigation Coursework Unit 4: Externally set assignment
25% of A2 (80 marks)
to achieve a grade B or above in GCSE Art and Design as it is during the GCSE course that students learn the essential skills associated with
25% of A2 (80 marks)
sketchbook presentation and how to effectively address the assessment criteria. These are the skills that transfer directly to the A level course and are ultimately how grades are measured.
their skill and intent. This needs to include creative images that explore an idea based on a theme of choice, a sample of written analysis to support the images and research into the work of a favourite photographer. Candidates who wish to continue to A2 must have the capability to present a personal study, based on an idea, issue, concept or theme of their choosing. This requires the students to be self-motivated and independent thinkers. The quality of their writing needs to be of a high standard as it is an important aspect of this unit.
