Level 3 Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Becker.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Level 3
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13PHO
This course aims to continue to build and refine skills in Photography techniques and Photoshop. Students will also learn how to develop ideas through photo-shoots, analysis, artists’ models, concepts and techniques. Level 3 Photography will suit students who enjoy and have talent in taking photos. To be successful at this subject it would be useful if students have enthusiasm for Photography and experience using Photoshop. Students will need to be able to think creatively to extend and develop their ideas to a given brief.
Students should already know how to use a DSLR camera in manual settings through doing L2 Photography the year before.
Level 3 Visual Art students may choose to participate in a group exhibition for internal assessment.
Planned Total Credits Offered 18/22
For further information see: Ms Becker
Entry Requirements
If you have not taken Painting at senior level previously, please see the teacher in charge before making your selection.
Some photo-shoots will be done outside of class time at different locations. Students will ideally have a DSLR camera but it is not a requirement as cameras can be loaned after a contract is signed.
Pathway
Success in Level 3 Photography will provide students with knowledge and skills that are important if students want to study Photography or want to make their career in a creative industry.
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 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
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.
Pathway Tags
Photographer, Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Conservator, Curator, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Lighting Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Game Developer,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. 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.