This option covers a broad and changing area of study with light-based imagery spanning almost two centuries. Learners might engage with early light-based images and rudimentary technology, such as a pinhole camera, as well as the most contemporary, which may include the use of digital cameras, video camcorders, photocopiers, scanners and mobile phones. They may also work exclusively with film based or digital technology or with both.

The course will require students to

• explore relevant images and resources relating to lens-based media from the past and from recent times

• undertake relevant research that is integral to the investigating and making process

• produce a personal response to themes that take the form of both practical and critical activities

• demonstrate an understanding of the different styles, genres and traditions

• create outcomes that can be screen or print based, comprise still or moving images and might be discrete to the subject area or combined with other art forms

• have experience of using Adobe Photoshop is desired for Photography

• have experience of having studied a creative subject at GCSE is desired for Photography