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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to photography
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Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
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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 painting
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.