Visual Arts Photography Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Becker.
DIGITAL ART - Level 1
NCEA LEVEL1
CODE: 11DIGA
Aims:
Level 1 Digiart will suit students who want to learn Photography and Digital art making skills. Throughout the year Students will study the style, methods and ideas of established Artists and art movements, in the context of a Digital study exploring the themes of whakapapapa (genealogy) and tuakiti ahurea (identity). Students will learn to develop ideas in this theme through curiosity and critical thinking.
Course Content:
The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
Photography
Photomontage and Collage
Photoshop skills
Basic Adobe Illustrator techniques
Some Darkroom Photography will be taught
Idea development
Planned Total Credits Offered 20
For further information see: Ms Becker
Entry Requirements
Level 1 Digital Art will suit students who enjoy and have some talent in hands on activity to create a variety of art works. As well as old-school, analogue Photography using the Darkroom, students will learn how to take photographs using a DSLR camera and basic Photoshop skills. Adobe Illustrator (digital) will be included to enhance and build on collage and Photomontage techniques. To be successful at this subject students will have enthusiasm for art-making and a willingness to experiment with new processes and materials. Students will be encouraged to think creatively and imaginatively to develop ideas.
Students who did not take Art in year 10 should talk to Ms. Becker regarding whether this course would suit their interests and ability. Maximum number of students - 20.
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Graphic Designer, Game Developer, Photographer, Business Analyst, Software DeveloperArchitect, Architectural Technician, Art Director, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.