Level 3 Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Young.
Level 3 Photography
Painting, Design and Photography are offered as separate Level 3 subjects. Students are advised to select no more than two of these subjects. Methodical study during the year focusing on generating ideas, analysing and regenerating ideas, will lead to an in-depth exploration and extension into the making of original artworks. Students are expected to be able to work independently and with guidance from teaching staff.
Course Overview
Term 1
Photographic analysis
Camera Techniques
Software Tutorials in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Term 2
Written photographic analysis internal achievement standard
Photographic image-making internal achievement standard
Planning and development of thematic idea for External Portfolio
Term 3
External Portfolio
Term 4
Completion of external portfolio and printing
Completion of Scholarship if entered
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Photography is recommended but is not a prerequisite, however a motivated and diligent work ethic is needed to be successful at this level. Students must have a good level of literacy to cope with written assessment.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Student must have own DSLR Camera. You will also need a USB stick to save your images. There will be a further $75 printing charge in Term 4, students will be required to print their portfolio at Warehouse Stationary.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Photography 3.1 - Analyse methods and ideas from established photography practice
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.