Progression goals (AC:1)

Updated 20/1/25

Progression goals (AC:1)

 In the criteria for AC1 is the wording “Plans for Progression”.

One of the key ways of addressing this in your work is to incorporate it in your reflective practice under the heading analysis using a sub-heading "Progression goals".

Minimum requirement –

·        Post research reflection (Discussing the use/value of the research in terms of your progression).

·        Final reflection at the end of the work (Discussing your practical work and the learning and acquisition of skills and knowledge in terms of your progression. 

 E.g. progression on to University or Employment. (Click image for source of image). 

You could break down your progression goals into 4 differing types...

• ·        Immediate goals e.g. Completing the task/unit you're currently working on at a high standard.
• ·        Short-term goals e.g. Producing high quality finals for each task and completing year 1 to a high standard.
• ·        Mid-term goals e.g. Completing the qualification and being able to access University, assisting work, apprenticeships or internships.
• ·        Long-term goals e.g. your dream job - Fashion Photographer with own studio, travel photographer who travels all round the world.

Progression - because you've signed up for a Photography course at level 3, the expectation is that you have plans to progress onto becoming a Photographer or to do a HE (Higher Education) course in Art or more specifically Photography (Degree/HND).

Your Reflective commentary needs to discuss your works impact and value in terms of how is it  helping you towards becoming  a better photographer/Photography student in the nearer term through to the longer term goals of HE education or work. You have to show that you comprehend why you’re producing this work and why it’s of some value in developing your knowledge/practice/skills on the journey to becoming a photographer.