independent learning - what is this?
Part of the expectations of you on this A Level course is to carry out as much independent study as possible. This is to assist your own learning, but most importantly with this Photography subject, it will enable you to take control of your projects and create work which is more personal, meaningful and exciting.
Students who succeed within this course are ones who have the following attributes:
Below is a list of resources, activities and ideas you could use to help you do your own independent studying. Note that this is work to complete IN ADDITION to any work set by your teacher.
Students who succeed within this course are ones who have the following attributes:
- a steadfast commitment to learning
- a can do attitude
- someone who seeks out opportunities to do their own research
- someone who is eager to take on challenges
- someone who creates additional photo shoots which push their ideas further
- someone who thinks about interesting locations, models and props
- someone who attends the photography department outside of lessons to use the studio or equipment
Below is a list of resources, activities and ideas you could use to help you do your own independent studying. Note that this is work to complete IN ADDITION to any work set by your teacher.
Ways to show experimentation
ways to do your own research
www.art2day.co.uk - Feeling stuck for inspiration? This website is full of examples of Photographer's / Artist's work.
www.studentartguide.com - This website is dedicated to helping Art and Photography students excel. Look at students' work from across the country and find out about potential careers.
www.magnumphotos.com - A superb resource of contemporary and historical thought-provoking photo-journalism. Some of the best photographers in the world work for this agency.
www.masters-of-photography.com - A wider range of photographers who utilise a wide range of skills and work in many different genres
www.masters-of-fine-art-photography.com - The same as above but more focused on photographers who consider themselves artists and work with additional materials.
www.pinterest.com - A fantastic way to look for examples of other students' work and help generate ideas for your own outcomes. It can also be used to find other artists work. You need to create an account for this. WARNING - some of the work shown is not necessarily of a high standard and may not be truly helpful - choose wisely!
www.studentartguide.com - This website is dedicated to helping Art and Photography students excel. Look at students' work from across the country and find out about potential careers.
www.magnumphotos.com - A superb resource of contemporary and historical thought-provoking photo-journalism. Some of the best photographers in the world work for this agency.
www.masters-of-photography.com - A wider range of photographers who utilise a wide range of skills and work in many different genres
www.masters-of-fine-art-photography.com - The same as above but more focused on photographers who consider themselves artists and work with additional materials.
www.pinterest.com - A fantastic way to look for examples of other students' work and help generate ideas for your own outcomes. It can also be used to find other artists work. You need to create an account for this. WARNING - some of the work shown is not necessarily of a high standard and may not be truly helpful - choose wisely!
examples of different photographer's work
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ways to analyse the work of others
ways to push your analysis further
Use the following resources to elevate your language and include more questioning in your writing!
previous student examples of artist analysis
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WEEBLY GUIDES - - - HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
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