Unit Award Scheme

121703 PHOTOGRAPHY: UNDERSTANDING THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the meaning of exposure, ie being the correct amount of light needed for a photo to not be too light or dark	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the three elements of the exposure triangle, ie aperture, shutter speed and film speed or ISO (international organisation for standardisation) sensitivity	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
3	adjust the settings on a camera to control the three elements of the exposure triangle, as appropriate to the camera being used	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	at least one effect of modifying the aperture, ie depth of field	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	at least one effect of modifying the shutter speed, ie freezing motion or motion blur	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	at least one effect of modifying the film speed/ISO sensitivity, ie the amount of light needed and grain or noise shown in photos.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 July 2024Level - Entry Level