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Found & Forgotten - KS4 Photography Project Booklet (AQA-Aligned)

This fully resourced GCSE Photography project guides students through the theme “Found & Forgotten”, encouraging them to document abandoned spaces, forgotten objects, and overlooked details. Designed to meet all AQA Assessment Objectives (AO1-AO4), this booklet supports learners in developing technical skill, creative thinking, and critical analysis.

Students study the work of three artist - exploring how professional photographers document urban decay, industrial structures, and the passing of time. The project includes observational photography, Cyanotype/Black-and-white experimentation, visual annotation, and culminates in a mock exhibition.

This booklet includes:

• A clear project brief linked to the AQA specification
• Artist research prompts and analysis tasks
• Structured, step-by-step task list with built-in success criteria
• Photography and editing tasks (Macro, wide-angle, monochrome, texture-based)
• Final Outcome guidance and evaluation
• 32 “Do Now” activities (no tech required)
• Hint & Tips, and annotation prompts for higher-level thinking

Perfect for in-class delivery, homework, or independent coursework development. A strong choice for projects focusing on documentary, decay, storytelling, or architecture.