Write a Statement of Intent that clearly contextualise;

• What you want to explore?
• Why it matters to you?
• How you wish to develop your project?
• When and where you intend to begin your study?

Make sure you describe how you interpret the exam themes; ‘ORIGINS’, subject-matter, topic or issue you wish to explore, artists references/ inspirations and final outcome – zine, photobook, film, prints etc.

In my photography project I will aim to explore the theme of Origin, I have decided to focus on the Neolithic history and prehistoric heritage of Jersey, Channel Islands. I chose this theme because Jersey has some of the most significant prehistoric sites in the whole of Europe, this should hopefully allow me to confidently explore the origins of early human activity and settlement on the island. By photographing ancient tools and monuments, I aim to investigate how Neolithic people lived and how their mark is still significant in Jersey’s landscape today.

For my first photoshoot, I focused on stone tools and flint fragments discovered around La Cotte de St Brelade. This site is one of the most important prehistoric locations on the island believed to be an ancient hunting ground it has provided evidence of early human activity dating back thousands of years. In these photographs, I concentrated on close-up compositions that highlight the texture, sharp edges and craftsmanship of the flints, emphasising how early humans skilfully shaped natural materials into functional tools.

My second photoshoot explored prehistoric monuments such as dolmens, including structures like La Pouquelaye de Faldouet and the Neolithic passage grave at La Hougue Bie. These large stone burial monuments reflect the beliefs and rituals of Neolithic communities. In these images I experimented with wider compositions to show the scale of the stones within the surrounding environment, highlighting the connection between people, landscape and history.

Throughout this project I aim to capture time by showing how these ancient sites and artefacts have survived for thousands of years. I will continue to photograph prehistoric locations across Jersey and experiment with lighting and editing techniques such as black and white imagery to emphasise texture and age. Overall, my goal is to create a photographic series that visually communicates the origins of human life in Jersey and the lasting legacy of its Neolithic history.