Art, Design and Costume
Photography
Photography has consistently been one of our most popular subjects at ESA from Day 1. The long line of talented and unique image creators who have passed though this course now include successful portrait photographers, event & wedding photographers, street photographers and graphic/UX designers.
Our photography courses explore the intersections between photographic technologies, culture and artistic expression. There will be opportunities to try varying styles and mediums including analogue 35mm photography (developed on-site in our dark room) and digital cropped-frame/full-frame photography with post-production in Photoshop. Students will also learn to understand the core image-taking mechanics of modern photography through use of the exposure triangle.
Key Stage 4
Photography GCSE
Course Code: AQA GCSE Art and Design 8206
Specification: AQA GCSE Art & Design: Photography
About:
Use light sensitive materials such and photographic film or digital cameras to create static or moving images.
This is a GCSE that uses photography as an artistic medium and you will learn how to develop your own photographs and learn about other photographers. You will learn how to use photoshop as well as learning more traditional methods.
You will: Enjoy taking your own photographs, have an interest in other photographers, enjoy creating things, like experimenting, be willing to try new things.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Students will see art exhibitions, be able to work with artists and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public Gallery.
Assessment:
Internal assignment. Fantastic and strange 60%. Externally set assignment 40%
Key Stage 5
Photography A-Level
Course Code: AQA Art and Design: Photography 7206
Specification: AQA A Level Art and Design: Photography
About:
Use light sensitive materials such and photographic film or digital cameras to create static or moving images.
This is a GCSE that uses photography as an artistic medium and you will learn how to develop your own photographs and learn about other photographers. You will learn how to use photoshop as well as learning more traditional methods.
You will: Enjoy taking your own photographs, have an interest in other photographers, enjoy creating things, like experimenting, be willing to try new things.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Students will see art exhibitions, be able to work with artists and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public Gallery. Students will be provided their own studio space which they can access during school hours.
This course will prepare you for study on a foundation or undergraduate degree at university. Careers include working in film/media graphic design and advertising. You might want to become an artist/teacher or work in a gallery.
Assessment:
Independent investigation 60%. Externally set assignment. 40%