COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
There are two mandatory units and an Added Value Project:
Image Making – in this unit learners will develop knowledge and
understanding of camera techniques and controls and will investigate
and analyse the factors which influence photographers and their work.
They will apply their knowledge of light and image formation when
creating photographic images. They will use exposure times,
composition and framing in creative ways for photographic effect,
organise their files and output their photographic images.
Contextual Imagery – In this unit learners will explore and experiment
with using a variety of photographic techniques, technologies and
processes. They will use their understanding of the social and cultural
interplay between photographers and society when developing
their own personal, creative approaches to photography. They will
plan, produce and present photographic images in different styles
and genres.
Added Value Project - This unit is used for the course assessment and consists of one component a project.
Project – The purpose of this project is to assess learners’ ability to integrate and develop creativity and technical skills within a negotiated photographic project. It will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills knowledge and understanding
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Applied technical and creative photographic skills
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Project planning skills
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Critical thinking and evaluative skills
ASSESSMENT – To gain the award of the course, the learner must pass all of the units as well as the Course assessment. The two mandatory units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis. SQA will provide external quality assurance, including external verification. The Added Value Project is used for the course assessment and is externally assessed by SQA and graded A-D.
The Project is split into three sections:
Section 1 – Research and Investigation 25 marks
Section 2 – Development and Production 60 marks
Section 3 – Evaluation 15 marks
Total 100 marks
RECOMMENDED ENTRY:
Entry to this course is at the discretion of the centre and pupils must have a digital camera of their own or one they have consistent use of.