Level 2 Art Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Son.
At Level 2, students work on an individualised program. Building from Level 1 Design and Photography, students further develop skills and understanding of photography through research of established and contemporary practice, the creation and manipulation of imagery, and idea development. Students will learn to select and analyse the ideas and techniques of various established artists to help inform their own creative understanding and decision-making process. This course introduces more independent working options in preparation for Level 3 requirements.
An achieved or better in Level 1 VA course is recommended, or by approval from HOD.
Recommended Prior Learning
Course Material Costs
Students are NOT required to purchase equipment from Gordon Harris for this course. However, you need a good-quality USB drive to store/backup your work. There is a $9 folio board fee for students' externally assessed photography portfolios that is added to each student's account.
In addition, all students are required to purchase the ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE. We have a great offer for students to purchase a 1-year license. It is essential to have as students use Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator in this course. It costs $10 and can be purchased online or at the Payments office.
Year 12 Photography students are required to print their final folio of images at the approximate cost of $60 in Late November.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths