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Photography GCSE

An introduction to photography which will develop your practical skills and your critical knowledge.
You will learn about camera technique and shoot on location and in studio shoots. This is a practical and creative one-year course and you will study the work of photographers. You will explore different themes (e.g. landscape and portraiture) and also experimental approaches to photography (e.g. photomontage and digital
manipulation).

There is a practical coursework unit and a practical examination. You do not need your own Digital SLR camera as you will be able to use College cameras, but there is a charge for materials. Students need to be committed to photography as there will be independent study tasks to complete each week. Some students are able to progress to A Level Photography the year after.

Course Essentials

Courses Available

GCSE Photography

Entry Requirements

PLUS

Grade 3 in GCSE Art, Graphics or Textiles (if taken)

OR

Provide a portfolio of your art/design/photography work at interview

Assessment

60% coursework, 40% externally set assignment

Enquiries To

Dipak Gohil: dig@varndean.ac.uk

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.