Structure of Photography Course


Unit 1 - Personal investigation includes a portfolio of practical work and a written study of 4,000 words.

Worth 60% of overall course.

Format - Portfolio and essay.


Unit 2 - Externally set task.

40% of Overall Course.

Format - 15 hour Exam.


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