Epsom CollegeCo-educational 13-18 Boarding and Day School
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Teacher in Charge: Rob Johnstone. Email: raj@epsomcollege.org.uk
Our aim in photography is to expose pupils to the creative possibilities of digital art using the medium of photography. This is available to all pupils at Epsom who wish to study photography academically or as an activity within the extra curricular programme.
The facilities available to photography pupils are state of the art and excellent for digital imagery. The College has a fully equipped photography studio, as well as Apple Macs for editing images and mastering Photoshop. All pupil portfolios are created digitally using these facilities.
Follow the links below to learn more about Photography at Epsom College.
All U4 pupils will have had the opportunity to learn how to use the photography studio within the M4 Carousel where pupils learn how to master several photographic styles, including portraiture, landscape, macro and abstract. All this work is displayed in personal portfolios, as well as being entered into termly photo competitions. Pupils may choose to extend this work by joining up to the various photography activities on offer. |
GCSE Photography is offered to pupils who would like to take a creative subject as an 11th GCSE. This additional GCSE option is available outside the timetable for two hours per week over a two year period. Course Name: Edexcel GCSE in Art and Design: Photography Course Unit Code: 2PY01 Unit 1 Personal Portfolio Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment Pupils will be expected to complete a Personal Portfolio of work. This counts for 60% of the pupil's marks at GCSE. This is an exciting opportunity for pupils to learn how to make creative images using digital techniques. Pupils learn how to use digital cameras, the photography studio, as well as how to master Photoshop. The Externally Set Assignment is set by the exam board. This involves creating a portfolio of work based on a topic of study. It concludes with an exam and counts for 40% of the GCSE marks. |
| The AS Course Course Name: Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Art and Design: Photography Course Unit Code: 6PY01/2 Unit 1 Coursework 6PY01 Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment 6PY02 Pupils have to complete two portfolios of work in the Lower Sixth year. The Coursework portfolio will count for 60% of the grades, while the Externally Set Assignment counts for 40% of the grade. Typically, a portfolio will feature a body of work around a topic of study. Pupils will be taught various creative techniques, and how to manipulate images digitally. This involves using digital photography, the photography studio, and post-production techniques such as Photoshop and aperture. Apple Macs are used for all editing of photos and digital imagery. In recent years 100% of AS pupils jave achieved A-C grades.
The A2 Course Course Name: Edexcel Advanced GCE in Art and Design: Photography Course Unit Code: 6PY03/4 Unit 3 Coursework 6PY03 Unit 4 Externally Set Assignment 6PY04 Pupils go on to further develop their skills in the A2 year. The Coursework module encourages pupils to set their own topic of study and work in an independent manner, as the emphasis is on personal investigation. This coursework counts for 60% of the A2 mark. The Externally Set Assignment will involve creating a portfolio of work in response to a topic set by the exam board. This portfolio and final image will count for 40% of the A2 year. Apple Macs are used for all editing of photos and digital imagery, and a dedicated photography studio is available for pupils to use. In recent years 100% of A2 pupils have achieved A-C grades |
Click on the icons below to view a selection of work from College Photography students:
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