12APY

Year 12 Visual Art - Photography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Kidd.

Course Description:  This course will develop students’ ability to: 

  • Understand how to use a DSLR camera correctly
  • Understand the elements of photographic composition
  • Have knowledge of Photographic genres like Documentary and Portrait photography
  • Develop ideas in a related series of work based around a theme
  • Understand how to use artist models to inspire their own work

Students are at a distinct advantage if they have their own laptop and their own DSLR camera. Please see the HOD for a list of good entry level cameras to purchase new or second hand. A limited number of cameras are available for short term hire through the department. Students will need to sign a contract to hire these.

 Assessment: Up to 20 credits available at Level 2, most students complete the Externally Assessed folio worth 12 credits as part of this makeup. 

Prerequisites: None – a love of Photography and preferably Level One Art. There is writing and analysing your work involved in this course.

 This course leads to: Level 3 Photography if 12 credits are achieved (folio credits preferred).

 Contribution: $50 take home costs.

Recommended Prior Learning

None – a love of Photography and preferably Level One Art. There is writing and analysing your work involved in this course.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 24
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
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
A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91321 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.