NCEA Level 2 Photography

Aims

To develop the student’s skills in visual communication using photography.

Course Content

To enhance the student’s camera, and development and processing skills. By the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to use a digital camera, and develop ideas using digital and/or darkroom practices, techniques, processes and procedures; To analyse historical and contemporary photo-graphic art practice; To learn through established models and practice.

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification Gained

Full course completion — 22 credits in NCEA Visual Art (Photography) Level 2

This subject has links with

NCEA Level 2 Painting, NCEA Level 2 Art History

Entry Requirements

Open Entry

This course is a recommended for students wishing to take NCEA Level 3 Photography.

Next Step

NCEA Visual Art (Photography) Level 3

Achievement Standard

91307 2.1 4 Credits Internal Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to painting /photography
91312 2.2 4 Credits Internal Use drawing methods to apply knowledge to conventions appropriate to painting/photography
91322 2.4 12 Credits External Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting/photography

Presentation

2.1 Digital

2.2 Digital

2.3 Digital

2.4 2 x A1 size panels

Course contribution

Single lens reflex 35mm camera and/or single lens reflex digital camera is recommended.

Printing costs, studio use, resources – printer ink, (may include analogue materials) $230

Students will be expected to purchase their digital or analogue printing paper. These are available from the school stationery shop.