OCR AS Level Photography (Level 3)

Course Content

Year one: 1. Research Project 2. Personal Investigation 3. Controlled Assignment Year two: 4. Specialist Projects 5. Personal Study Controlled Test Course Content: AS Level 1. Students will explore and develop their skills in traditional black and white darkroom printing techniques, studio lighting and digital photography via a creative project. There is a contextual and historical element to the course across all units that may require students to visit galleries. 2. The personal investigation is a visual record of the student@s response to the work of a photographer of their choice, exploring materials, processes and techniques. 3. The controlled assignment is set by OCR and students will be encouraged to explore and express ideas through various methods of their choice. The research will be done in advance of the examination date. Course Content: A2 Level 1. Students choose their own area of study for their project. 2. Students conduct their personal study into an area of photography that is of particular interest to them. 3. The controlled test is set by OCR and students will be encouraged to explore and express ideas through various methods of their choice. The research will be done in advance of the examination sessions.

Assessment Method

Year one: Students must submit a research projects and a personal investigation on the work of a particular photographer, as well as producing a previously researched piece in a 5 - hour time controlled assignment Year two: Students will submit one major project and a personal study, and will be required to produce a piece of work previously researched within a 15 hour controlled test.

Progression

Students may progress onto degree level studies or go onto a further specialism.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be interviewed by the course tutor before being accepted for this subject.