PreProduction: Research & Planning
AS & A Level photography is not all about taking photographs. Over 50% of the coursework and exam marks are given over to show how you researched and planned for your project. The best portfolios of work will usually always have the best preproduction work as well. Remember, prior preparation prevents poor performance and this is especially true in photography.
A level Photography is marked using the criteria below. Please read through each of the objectives carefully.
AO1
Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO2
Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as their work develops.
AO3
Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress.
AO4
Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.
A level Photography is marked using the criteria below. Please read through each of the objectives carefully.
AO1
Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO2
Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as their work develops.
AO3
Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress.
AO4
Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.