Higher Photography

The Aims of Higher Photography

The course aims to inspire and challenge learners to visually express their personal thoughts and ideas through photography. By adopting an integrated approach to learning, learners will develop the skills necessary to plan, develop and produce imaginative photographs. They will also enhance their appreciation of photographic work and practice. The skills acquired by successfully completing the course will be valuable for learning, life, and work.

Course Overview

The Higher Photography course is split up into 2 sections. The sketchbook and the exam:

Digital Sketchbook:

• Your sketchbook will consist of three sections:

  • • Section 1 - Planning, Research and Investigation (20 marks)

    • Section 2 - Development and Production (70 marks)

    •  Section 3 - Evaluation (10 marks) This work is sent to the SQA at the end of the year.

 The Exam

• Your exam is worth 30 marks (23% of your overall grade)

•  You will answer two sections:

  • • Section 1 is multiple choice. This section will test your knowledge and understanding of the properties of light and image formation, camera controls, and image-making techniques and their effects. This section is worth 10 marks.

    • Section 2 contains two questions which you will have to critically analyse. You will answer both questions. This section is worth 20 marks.

    • You will have 1 hour to complete your exam.

Expectations Outside of Class Time: 

For their assignment, Higher Photographers will be completing 8 photoshoots which they need

Homework

Due to the possible nature of the practical photography work, it is essential that some of this is undertaken at home in order that course deadlines can be met.  This is especially true of the research and investigation of relevant image makers/photographers, and formal written homework will be issued.  All students should very quickly get into the habit of experimenting with photographic techniques and theory in their own time, as a matter of course, if they intend to achieve their full potential.  It may also be necessary to use lunchtimes and supported study in order to complete work in the department.