12PHO

Photography Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Becker.

PHOTOGRAPHY - Level 2
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12PHO
This course aims to build and refine skills in Photographic techniques and Photoshop software. Students will learn how to shoot using manual settings with a DSLR camera and develop their ideas through photo-shoots, analysis, and learning about Artist Models' concepts and techniques.

Planned Total Credits Offered 16

For further information see: Ms Becker

Entry Requirements

Students must have gained at least 14 credits in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 DigiArt in order to gain entry. Students with no Art background who wish to take Level 2 Photography need to see Ms Becker regarding entry into this course prior to commencement.

Level 2 Photography will suit students who enjoy taking photos and have a good eye for composition. To be successful at this subject students will need to be able to think creatively to develop their ideas and work collaboratively with the teacher to meet Achievement standard requirements.

*There will be an opportunity to do a L3 Photography assessment worth 4 credits.

Pathway

Success in Level 2 Photography will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills that will be useful for studying Level 3 Photography. This course is also important if students want to study Photography or Film based degrees 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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91447 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.