Candidate Learning Log

Unit 01           

Use the camera and accessories to create images

1.1 Identify the use of camera controls

1.2 Identify a range of recording media used in either film cameras or digital cameras

1.3 Select appropriate lenses and camera positions for a range of subjects

1.4 Demonstrate the use of equipment and accessories

1.5 Outline basic visual language and composition

1.6 Produce a range of exploratory photographs

1.7 Follow Health & Safety procedures

Unit 02           

Understand and apply image production skills

1.1 Demonstrate processing of film/downloading an image from digital camera

1.2 Select suitable images for printing/presentation

1.3 Demonstrate processing procedures needed to produce prints/ images

Unit 03           

Produce and evaluate a range of photographic images

  

1.1 Give examples of possible ideas for a photographic portfolio based on one of the following themes:

a) Spirit of the place

b) Faces

c) A day in the life

d) Celebration

e) Action!

1.2 Identify at least 2 other photographers who have based work on similar themes

1.3 Outline the use of visual language in their own and others work

1.4 Use compositional elements visual language and technical processes together to produce a series of images for a chosen brief

1.5 Indicate a range of ideas to tutor and peers

1.6 Identify how ideas have changed in response to circumstances

1.7 Present the portfolio using suitable presentation techniques

1.8 Give an evaluation of the completed portfolio