13PHO

Year 13 Photography (PHO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Raggett.

Year 13 Photography


WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • To develop a personal photographic style based on the study of established photography practice
  • A variety of approaches to drawing and photography
  • To generate, develop, clarify, extend and regenerate a thematically linked body of work in photography

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

3 Level 3 Achievements Standards – 22 credits

2 internally assessed make up 8 credits

1 externally assessed makes up 14 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Raggett, HOD Visual Art

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

  • You should have gained at least 16 credits in Level 2 Visual Arts.
  • Other students will be admitted at the discretion of the HOD and on the grounds of their ability to demonstrate artistic ability
  • Students taking more than one visual art subject will need HOD Art approval.
  • Students will have an interest in contemporary visual communication and are willing to work with computer programmes

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
There are no cost costs for 13 Photography
It is helpful if students have access to a digital camera.
It is expected that you have a personal laptop with the appropriate processing speed (capable of downloading and running Adobe software) as NGHS computer access cannot be guaranteed at all times. We endeavour to provide access in class times.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
The application of creative thinking skills and innovation in any field.
A career in the Arts, Fine Art, Photography, Film or Design courses at Tertiary Institutions

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: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
A.S. 91452 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91457 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.