Bullers Wood School For Boys

GCSE Photography

Course overview

OCR GCSE Photography is a diverse and engaging course that offers a detailed introduction to the world of photography. The course is ideal for pupils who would like to focus on photography- based art and are passionate about capturing moments and telling visual stories. They will develop the ability to work creatively with processes and techniques such as: photograms, pin hole cameras, film (chemical) processes, digital processes, time-lapse photography, stop-frame animation, installation, film, video, animation, photomontage and digital manipulation of images

Photography as a GCSE subject offers invaluable benefits. The course equips you with the essential skills to appreciate, create, and interact with the world around you. GCSE photography provides you with the opportunity to:

  • Explore and use various traditional and contemporary photography production techniques.
  • Develop skills in digital media and photo-editing software.
  • Analyse the work of influential photographers through workshops and trips.
  • Develop a personal style and thematic focus for a unique portfolio.
  • Prepare for further study at A level

 

Exam board and Exam structure

Paper

Content

Marks available

Exam board

Portfolio (01)

 

 

Year 10 and Year 11

Pupils develop a portfolio of practical work showing a personal response to a centre set starting point.

120 marks – 60%

OCR

Externally set task (02)

 

Exam:(10 hours

Year 11

Pupils choose from 5 themes set by the exam board.  Pupils produce a portfolio of work based on their chosen theme, commencing in an outcome produced under exam conditions.

80 marks - 40%

 

 

Career choices

Advertising Photographer

Art Director

Brand Manager

Cinematographer

Content Creator

Digital Marketer

Documentary Photographer

Fashion Photographer

Social Media Manager

Sports Photographer

Travel Photographer

 

Film Director

Film Editor

Forensic Photographer

Gallery Curator

Graphic Designer

Media Planner

Photo Editor

Photojournalist

Portrait Photographer

Public Relations Specialist

Real Estate Photographer