Unit Award Scheme

111153 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CREATING A PORTFOLIO

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1take instruction on how to use a digital cameraSummary sheet
2practise and develop their photographic skills, with assistance where necessarySummary sheet
3take at least three photographs each week for a period of four weeks with a given digital cameraSummary sheet
4download the images onto a computerSummary sheet
5take part in a feedback discussion session on how to make best use of own photographic images, eg to display online or print and display in framesSummary sheet
6make a selection of four photographs for use in the final displaySummary sheet
7edit and finalise own images in preparation for displaySummary sheet
8apply knowledge, skills and creativity to create a portfolio of the photographsStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

9how to use a digital cameraSummary sheet
10how to select an appropriate subject or object to be photographedSummary sheet
11how to set up or position a shot by positioning the subject or object against an appropriate backgroundSummary sheet
12how to use the zoom functionSummary sheet
13how to position or frame the subject or object correctly within the viewing screenSummary sheet

experienced

14taking photographs in a variety of light and weather conditionsSummary sheet
15taking photographs of portraits and landscapes.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 November 2018Level - Entry Level