NCEA Level 3 Photography
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs V. Moore-Allen.
This course builds on the technical and conceptual skills developed in level 2 Photography.
Students are expected to create outstanding images to an industry standard and develop the aesthetic, technical, conceptual skills needed to create a professional practice. Students will be guided and supported throughout the course to be able to accomplish this.
They will further appreciate the technical and conceptual complexity that characterizes photography while enhancing their ability to discuss their work and the work of others.
Students will work towards a portfolio/digital portfolio of original photographic/moving image work. They will gain further understanding of methods and ideas that form contemporary photography practice and develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Course Overview
Term 1
Assessment and Folio Review
-internals, extensions , credits, standards
-moving image portfolio versus stills portfolio review
-board and digital film layout
-internals review
Clear Path promoting self directed learning explained.
Review of conventions / DSLR technical workshops
Adobe Review
Introduction to weekly lesson format
The Crit
The Artist
The Concept
The Reflect
Term 2
The Crit
Review and deeper understanding of the art of analysis
Class analysis of peer work
Art Gallery Field Trips
The Artist
Lessons dedicated to the viewing of different photographers local and international, present and past. Introduction to cinema genres, cinema viewings and review.
The Concept
Introduction to Threshold concepts.
Teacher led discussion on ideas and theory of photography.
The Reflect
Self directed time edit and review work .
Structure rotated weekly throughout the term
Introduction to internal 3.2 Conventions
Term 3
The Crit
Review and deeper understanding of the art of analysis
Class analysis of peer work
Art Gallery Field Trips
The Artist
Lessons dedicated to the viewing of different photographers local and international, present and past. Introduction to cinema genres, cinema viewings and review.
The Concept
Introduction to Threshold concepts.
Teacher led discussion on ideas and theory of photography.
The Reflect
Self directed time to edit and review work .
Self directed photographic pass.
Structure rotated weekly throughout term.
Introduction to 3.3 Development of Ideas
Term 4
Printing and mounting of finished boards
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 12 APHO provides an ideal foundation for this course. Students will strong achievement in other Level 2 visual arts subjects are also be eligible. Other students should gain approval from HOD Art. All students must be willing to be actively engaged in all learning activities. This will require in-class and after school involvement.
Pathway
Senior photography courses develop multiple life-long skills such as the ability to think in complex and divergent ways, creativity, positive learning dispositions and personal competencies, as well as specific skills in Photography. There are many career options and tertiary pathways involving visual arts skills, literacies and creative thinking. These span a wide range of industries and fields of knowledge. People with creative, original, high level thinking and problem-solving skills are highly sought after.
Assessment Information
Assessment in this course is portfolio-based. Students will develop their work throughout each term as they participate in learning activities and assignments. Students will be offered 3 compulsory internals worth 12 credits in total, and an external 12 credit portfolio submission.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: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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
Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Lighting Technician, Model, Photographer, Patternmaker, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Game Developer, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Project Manager, Author, Journalist, Musician, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Communications Professional, Archivist, Historian, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Marine Biologist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage),