Transition Activity Year 11-12:
BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art & Design (Photography)
Topics covered in
year 12:
What types of
activities are
typical in this
subject:
How this subject
is assessed:
Awarding body
& Specification:
Core Unit 2: Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design
(Photography)
Core Unit 5: Contextual Influences in Art & Design (Photography)
Optional Unit 34:: Image Manipulation using Computer Applications
 Ability to research & record both visually and contextually from a
range of different photographic themes & topics.
 Use research & observations to experiment with photographic
materials & techniques and to explore different ideas as possible
outcomes.
 Development of ideas as the production of final photographs, which
show a good understanding of digital manipulation techniques and
image enhancing software.
 Make important connections with the work of other artists and
photographers who have used the camera to produce innovative and
creative outcomes.
100% Coursework, which is assessed as 3 separate units of study. Each of
the above units will be awarded either a Pass, Merit or Distinction, which
will come together collectively to provide an overall grade. The delivery
of each unit and points of assessment will correlate with the 3 terms
throughout Year 12.
Edexcel BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art & Design (Photography) in
Year 12. (3 units.)
Edexcel BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art & Design (Photography) in
Year 13.
(A further 3 units of study in Y13 if Y12 has been successfully completed.)
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/art-anddesign-2010.html Specification and Units of Study listed.
You will find it easier to develop work at home by having some
Useful resources
photographic equipment and items. We would recommend a digital
& materials for
compact camera (a DSLR is not essential at this stage as you will have
this subject:
access to one during your lessons.); an inkjet colour printer and some
decent photographic paper to allow you to generate your own final
outcomes away from school. Over time an A1 Portfolio would also prove
useful to help you transport work and present work for interview at
College/University. You may also find as you progress with your
photography a camera bag and a tripod become extremely useful
equipment!
There are many books and publications on photography which will help
Useful
books/magazines you as a beginner to understand the creative medium better, but do
remember the course is all about creative photography as opposed to
for this subject:
journalistic or fashion photography. The magazine ‘Digital Camera’ is a
monthly publication which is a great starting point for getting you to
understand both the camera and digital software techniques, with many
tutorials and interesting activities.
Tom Ang is also a photographer who has a series of books which are well
worth a look, aimed at different levels and skills.
Transition task
to be completed
over summer
and handed in
1st week back:
What else you
can do to
prepare for this
subject:
Teacher(s)
responsible for
this subject:
Otherwise use your own research using different websites!
Basic Composition and The Rule of Thirds

Research what we mean by ‘composition’ in Art and how a
photographer uses this by applying the Rule of Thirds.
 Produce an A3 sheet of collected images by other photographers to
show how the Rule of Thirds has been applied through a variety of
subject matter as a basic compositional technique. Use internet
research to help you achieve this.
 Once you have a good grasp of the technique begin photographing
your own pictures using a variety of different subject matter. Try to
use annotation (written notes) alongside your photographs to explain
how you applied the Rule of Thirds. To extend the level of challenge
try composing your photography around ‘crash points’ and describe
how you’ve used these through your annotation. Present your
photographs and findings on at least two sheets of A3.
 Remember that your level of progress and achievement in Art is not
based upon revision, but a continual commitment to attendance,
working hard and meeting set deadlines.
 To help you achieve the quality and depth of work required at Post 16
you must use your non-contact time and your own time away from
school wisely.
 Make Art Club after school a regular feature of your working week!
 Don’t take on too many commitments outside of school, as your
priority throughout the sixth-form must remain your academic studies.
Mr M Cox (Room 200)
Mr S Whitter (Room 201)