NCEA Level 3 Photography

Aims

To study in depth a photographic arts process through historical and contemporary models;

To develop artistic skills so that the student can demonstrate understanding by making visual responses to her chosen subject and models.

Course Content

Each student is expected to work independently, setting her own goals, planning, resourcing, preparing photographic shoots and producing a body of photographic work within the National Assessment criteria. At the end of the year the student should have a body of work to use as a portfolio for application to a tertiary institution.

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 Arts (Photography) Level 3

This subject has links with

NCEA Level 3 Painting, NCEA Level 3 Art History

Entry Requirements

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.

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

Next Step

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

Achievement Standards

91442 3.1 4 Credits Internal Analyse methods and ideas from established photography practice
91447 3.2 4 Credits Internal Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
91457 3.4 14 Credits External Produce original work within photography practice

Presentation

3.1 Digital

3.3 Digital

3.4 3 x A1 size panels

Course contribution

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.