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Sir John Lawes School
Photography
Board: Edexcel (9PY0)
INTRODUCTION
This is an exciting contemporary course with students looking at the principles of good photography and
studying fundamentals like composition, lighting, depth of field and focus. Students will learn theory, look at
work by other photographers and artists, but the main focus will be on producing their own practical work,
demonstrating understanding through experimenting and producing images. While we will be looking at a
range of ways of making images with the possibility of some darkroom work, the majority of the course will
be digital, with students taking images digitally and refining and manipulating those images in our computer
suite. Access to your own camera would be an advantage but not essential as some digital SLR cameras
are available for use in school.
This A Level may also be taken in combination with other portfolio-based courses, but due to the similar
structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this.
Students studying A Level Photography will be taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A level
photography students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or Textiles or grade 6 or
above in Design and Technology (Graphic Product) or to be able to demonstrate interest and aptitude
for photography through a portfolio presentation to Mr Higgins before you are accepted onto the course.
All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
COURSE CONTENT
You will start off with a set of skills based projects, leading to a more self-directed sustained project where
you develop a series of photography based final pieces and supporting back up work. The course will
culminate in an assessed exhibition, a 10 hour mock exam and a 15 hour practical exam.
