Curriculum Intent
This 3-year, GCSE Photography course, aims to ensure a breadth of experience across within this specialism, allowing students the opportunity to explore and develop their technical skills as well as to express personal ideas and feelings. This engaging and dynamic program allows students to explore the art of visual storytelling, develop technical skills, and express their unique perspectives through the lens. Throughout the course, students will master various photographic techniques, from composition, depth of field, viewpoint and lighting to digital editing, while building a comprehensive portfolio. With a focus on both practical and theoretical aspects, this course encourages creativity, critical thinking, and an understanding of photography’s impact on society. Perfect for aspiring photographers and artists, the GCSE Photography course offers the opportunity to develop a lifelong skill while achieving a qualification that opens doors to further education and career opportunities. Students work in sketchbooks, which record and reflect their creative journeys and provide evidence of their developing skills and knowledge. Sketchbooks will also contain teacher assessment, feedback and targets, as the students constantly engage in the process of reviewing and refining their work.
