Photography
This subject is a desirable qualification for University courses in Photography, Video, Film or Animation. It is also useful for courses in Design and Fine Art and other related areas as well as for entry to a Foundation Course in Art & Design Art. There is a range of possible careers available through this subject.
The Advanced Supplementary course involves both practical work and critical and historical studies. Students of Photography are expected to be taking photos regularly, working in their Workbooks developing their personal work and involving related works of other photographers, artists, designers and filmmakers.
The first term is very much led by the staff but as students gain more confidence they develop their own projects and work independently. The rest of the year is spent developing their own work and ideas until the final exam in the summer. Eight hours are allowed for the Externally Set Assignment for AS at the end of the course.
The A2 course builds on the experience of the previous year but students are given more freedom to develop their own projects in their own way with the support of the teacher. There is a written unit of the course that is born out of the students own concerns or interest. The year ends with an Externally Set Assignment (12 hours) and Exhibition.
The course has developed into a much valued and creative element of the Art and Design Faculty. The facilities include a darkroom, Apple Mac computers, lighting and backdrop studio equipment and much more. A level photography is an environment where the students take control of their own work, supported in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Mark Sherrington BA Teacher of Art & Design. Head of Photography. Head of Underwood House
Mark Sherrington grew up in North Wales and began his Art training At West Surrey College of Art and Design where he decided to study painting. After spending a year drawing from the life model at Wimbledon School of Art he progressed from figurative and concentrated on a more formal, abstract approach to his work. He graduated in 1990 with a First Class honours Degree and spent a year working for the Art and Design book publishers Thames and Hudson, while still exhibiting in Central London. Mark moved into education in 1992, working as an Art Technician in the large Art Department of a technical college. It was here that he trained as a teacher and taught A level Graphic Design, Photography, Sculpture and Fine Art. Later Mark became the Course Leader of the full time GNVQ course in Art and Design and taught on Art Foundation course. Mark joined Caterham in 2000, teaching Art & Design at all levels. In 2003 Mark became the Teacher in Charge of the new Photography A Level course, which he has led since then. Mark continues to exhibit his Paintings and Photographs in the South East.