Photography
The art and technique of photography: exposure, composition, lighting, camera controls, editing, and developing a personal photographic style.
Difficulty
Easy
Popularity
50%
Past questions
3
Study tips
5
Key Topics
Exam Format & Dates
School-determined (typically semester finals in December and May/June)
Typically 1.5–2 hours per final exam
Percentage / letter grade (A–F)
70% = passing | 90%+ = A
| Section | Duration | Content | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Projects | Ongoing | Portfolio of work | 60% |
| Critiques & Sketchbook | Ongoing | Process documentation | 20% |
| Final Portfolio Review | End of term | Juried presentation | 20% |
Exam Breakdown & Insights
Difficulty · Manageable
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Study Tips
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Study exemplar portfolios and high-scoring work to understand exactly what assessors look for.
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Build strong technique fundamentals with regular deliberate practice, then take creative risks.
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Learn formal analysis vocabulary (composition, form, tone, texture) and use it when discussing any work.
- 4
Review class notes within 24 hours of each lesson — quick review dramatically improves retention.
- 5
Use homework as diagnostic practice: redo any problem you got wrong until it feels easy.
Past Exam Questions
Define Camera Controls using appropriate critical vocabulary and give an example that illustrates it.
Analyse a work relating to Exposure Triangle, commenting on technique, composition, and cultural or historical context.
Develop and document your own creative response to Composition, explaining your intentions, process, and the decisions behind your final outcome.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Poor pacing on long-form coursework and portfolios.
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Leaving process documentation until the end instead of recording as you work.
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Playing it safe — assessors reward experimentation and risk-taking with media.
Official Resources
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