12PHO

Level 2 Photography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Young.

Year 12 Photography is an introduction to the art of using light. Students will learn to use the manual components of a DSLR camera, and edit images, considering their after effects. They will learn to analyse established photography practitioners and use them to inform the technical, formal and conceptual ideas that are important when considering the making of a photograph. There is an analytical written component to this course. This course will prepare students for Year 13 Photography.

Course Overview

Term 1
Analysing Photographic images
Using the camera
Software tutorials in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

Term 2
One body of work with three internal achievement standards - analysis, photographic image making and development of a thematic idea.

Term 3
External portfolio with development of own photographic theme.

Term 4
Final printing and submission of external portfolio.

Art

Recommended Prior Learning

No prerequisites however Year 11 Art would be beneficial.  

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A DSLR Camera. You will also need a USB stick to save your images. There will also be an estimated printing charge of $50 in term four for printing of portfolio at Warehouse Stationary.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91307 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91315 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0