NCEA Level 3 Photography

Aims

To develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of photography in selected historical and contemporary contexts. Students develop analytical and critical thinking skills by viewing and producing photographs related to an individual area of study.

Course Content

Students develop in-depth knowledge via guided and individualised study of relevant historical and contemporary photographic practice. Students investigate and use a range of conventions via analysis of selected artist models in the production of an individual body of work submitted for examination. At the end of the year the student will have a body of work to use as a portfolio for application to a tertiary institution.

Assessment

Internal and external examination

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 22 credits in NCEA Visual Arts (Photography) Level 3

This subject has links with

Gallery Curation, Arts Administration, Graphic Novelist, Web Design, Advertising, Product Designer, Architect, Jewellery Designer, Printmaking, Special Effects Artist, Art Therapy, Art Education, Retail, Film / Cinema, Game Design, Illustrator, NCEA Level 3 Painting, DVC, Textiles, Media Studies.

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through NCEA Photography Level 2 is recommended.

Students who have not taken Photography in earlier years may be considered on an individual basis after consultation with the HoD and the Year Level Dean.

Next Step

Art, design, photography, architecture, teaching, landscape design, fashion design.