Year 11 Photography
GCSE Photography
SUMMARY OF SUBJECT CONTENT:
The course begins immediately in the September of Year 10 and consists of at least one large scale, sustained project and a collection of smaller units/ single piece items. All of this will be presented as a Portfolio of Work to the examiner. Subject matter will be taken from many different sources including:
- Portrait/Human Figure
- Close Up/Macro
- Mock Exam Project (based on a previous exam question)
The Portfolio will contain:
PowerPoints/Folders/Sketchbooks. Containing ideas, research, experimentations, annotations, drawings and observations. These are a vital part of the course, and make up approximately 75% of the mark awarded.
Main pieces. Accompanied by research and planning in the Sketchbooks - these could be a photographic print or a photograph worked into using other artistic mediums.
Specification at a glance
Exam Board: AQA
Specification Code: 8206
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Units |
Weighting |
Time |
When |
Notes |
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Component 1 - NEA (Non-Exam Assessment)
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60%
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No time limit |
Portfolio selected from work undertaken during course |
Centre assessed and moderated by AQA - marks submitted May of Year 11 |
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Component 2 - Exam (Externally set assignment)
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40%
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8 – 10 weeks leading to the 10 hour ‘exam’ |
Material released by AQA in January of Year 11 |
Sustained focused study – unlimited preparation time |
What did my child study during Year 10?
- Macro / Close Up, including digital research, physical ‘drawing’, taking and editing images.
- Portrait, including digital research, physical ‘drawing’, taking and editing images.
What will my child study during Year 11?
Completion of the:
- Macro / Close Up, including digital research, physical ‘drawing’, taking and editing images.
- Portrait, including digital research, physical ‘drawing’, taking and editing images.
How will my child be assessed and how will I know how well they are doing in Photography in Year 11?
- Each project with be assessed using the 4 Assessment objectives. (AO1 – Develop ideas through investigation, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. AO2 – Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3 – Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. AO4 – Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.)
- Written feedback on post-it / books
- Satchel:One has tick sheets and help sheets
What homework will my child be expected to do in Year 11 in Photography?
- Students will be given homework every week
- It will take between 30mins and an hour
- Homework’s are a mixture of research tasks and completion tasks
- Students will need access to the internet and basic Art equipment
How can I support my child to do well in Photography during Year 11?
- Support by checking work on Satchel:One and encouraging them to attend enhancement afternoons / days
My child is struggling during the course, what additional help is available to help them keep up?
- Expectation to attend catch-up sessions and pro-active during lessons to seek support
Updated July 2023
