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Year 13

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You should have devised your own project, based on a chosen theme. You should focus on your strengths and plan ambitiously with the idea of exploring additional avenues.

You will work on this until January 2022

Your Personal Investigation (Coursework)

60% of your final grade

Course Breakdown

Timeline

September

You should have a solid concept and idea with at least 3 Photoshoots so far, basing your work off of your ideas from last year.
Your research should be relevant to your idea with connections to your future developments.
Your related study should have been started with a clear idea and the artists you are going to use, at least 250+ words and a plan.

October

Continue to develop your idea.
By Half-Term, you should have around 6/7 individual photoshoots of at least 30 images, presented in your sketchbook.
You should have around 6/7 double pages (at least) of research.
Your first draft Related Study should be finished and handed in - By Half-term.

November

Sketchbook Process

Thinking about your final realisation.
By the end of November, you should have around 8 photoshoots.
You should have around 8 double pages of research.
Should have a clearer plan of how to present your final work, either physically or digitally.

December

Starting to finish off your personal investigation.
By the end of the term, you should have around 8-10 photoshoots, fully analysed and presented well.
You should have around 8-10 double pages of research.
Should have a clear plan of how to present your final work, either physically or digitally. You should be starting this process with the aim of finishing by the end of term.

General Help for your Personal Investigation

Useful Websites to know

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Bodmin A-Level Previous Work

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This is definitely worth looking at to gain some fantastic ideas about what is possible during your A-Level

CLICK HERE

Software to use at home (Free)

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Snapseed
(Phone App)

GIMP

PicsArt

Photoshop
Elements

Pixlr

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