The GCSE course

at the KJS.

Photography is a way of artistic

expression of individual experiences and
perceptions of the world.
During this course you will learn
processes and techniques, you will
expand computer skills, learn how to use
Photoshop but the main aim is to help
you look at the world around you to be
able to reveal your creativity.

Introduction
Photography course is open to all enthusiasts
begining their adventure with the art of
photography, as well as those wishing to
expand the range of their skills in this area.
During theoretical and practical lessons you will
learn how to underpin Assessment Objectives
so you know how to plan your work. You will be
introduced to history of Art and Photography
through exploration of relevant images and
artists. You will learn about both traditional and
new technologies to develop your own
photograpy.
You will learn how to use the camera, editing
software, studio lighting and combination of
different processes to develop your images.

Our approach
Photography is lens-based and light-based media.
Our approach to Photography is very creative.
You will be learning about camera-less photography by
using light sensitive paper, learning about pinhole cameras
by making your own, draw from and on photographs and
develop digital images.

2016

The King John School

GCSE Photography

Program of study

Program of study

Areas of study

The GCSE (91) has TWO components.

You will work is several area(s) of Photography, such as

those listed below. Combinations of these areas are also
possible:
Documentary photography
Photo-journalism
Studio photography
Location photography
Experimental imagery
Installation
Moving image

Component 01: Portfolio

Learners should produce:
a portfolio of practical work
showing their personal
response
to either a centre- or learnerset
starting point, brief, scenario or
stimulus.

Skills and Techniques

Component 02: Externally set

task
The early release paper will be
issued on 2 January each year
and
will provide learners with five
themes, each with a range of
written and visual starting points
and stimuli.
A response should be based on
one of these options.

You will be expected to demonstrate:

develop ideas through investigations informed by
selecting and critically analysing sources
apply an understanding of relevant photographic
practices in the creative and cultural industries to their
work
use visual language critically as appropriate to their own
creative intentions and chosen area(s)
use drawing skills for different needs and purposes,
appropriate to the area(s) of study used. Drawing may
take the form of recording in light, storyboarding and
image manipulation for using appropriate media and
materials
realise personal intentions in Photography, through the
sustained application of the photographic process.
Full specification:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/220463-specification-accreditedgcse-art-and-design-j170-j176.pdf

Portfolio (01) 120

marks non-exam
assessment
(internally assessed
and externally
moderated)
60% of total GCSE

Externally set task

(02) 80 marks 10
hours non-exam
assessment
(internally assessed
and externally
moderated)
40% of total GCSE