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A-Level Photography Scheme of Work: Preparing for Personal Investigation and Ideas Generation

This 12-week scheme of work is designed to help A-Level Photography students prepare for their personal investigation by focusing on ideas generation through a series of structured exercises. The programme aims to develop students’ creative thinking, research skills, and ability to articulate and refine their photographic concepts.

Key Features:

• Introduction to Personal Investigation: Initial brainstorming, mind mapping, and research to generate and expand on ideas.
• Research and Analysis: In-depth research on photographers and artists, case studies, and presentations to enhance critical analysis skills.
• Experimentation and Technique Development: Hands-on workshops and mini-photoshoots to explore various photographic techniques.
• Concept Development: Workshops on developing and articulating concepts, project proposals, and peer reviews.
• Practical Application: Photoshoots, editing sessions, and critique sessions to refine and evaluate work.
• Final Preparations: Final edits, portfolio compilation, and presentation preparation.

Extension Tasks:
Each week includes extension tasks to challenge students further, such as creating visual journals, comparative analyses, experimental images, mood boards, and reflective essays.

Assessment:
Continuous assessment through participation in workshops, presentations, and critique sessions, along with evaluation of research, experimentation, and final portfolios.

Benefits:

• Encourages creative thinking and independent research.
• Develops technical and conceptual photography skills.
• Prepares students for their personal investigation with a comprehensive and structured approach.

Evidence for OFSTED:

Documentation: The scheme’s emphasis on research pages, visual journals, and reflective essays provides ample evidence of students’ learning journeys and progress, which can be showcased during OFSTED inspections.
Student Engagement: The variety of activities and the focus on student-led projects demonstrate high levels of student engagement and ownership of learning, which are key indicators of effective teaching and learning practices.
By aligning with OFSTED’s criteria and focusing on comprehensive skill development, the A-Level Photography Scheme of Work ensures that students are well-prepared for their personal investigations and future academic and professional pursuits. This makes it an excellent choice for schools aiming to excel in OFSTED deep dives.