PHO201

NCEA Level 2 Photography 201

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Szabados.

Photography 201:
This course is about making images that show the development of a theme or concept through creative use of camera techniques and manipulation of imagery through Photoshop. You will learn how to use a digital camera with manual controls and study the history of photography and photographic techniques using available light and studio lighting. The course will enable you to edit and process your photos using Photoshop to develop and clarify ideas. Each assessment will enable the student to produce work related to their personal interests and/or cultural identity.

N.b. You do not have to have a digital camera to take this course as the Art dept. has a number of cameras that students can borrow to take photos outside of school.

This course may lead on to Level 3 Photography (22 credit course).

Course Overview

Term 1
Internal assessment AS91312 (2.2): 4 credits
Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography.

Term 2
Internal assessment AS91317 (2.3): 4 credits
Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice.

Term 3
External assessment AS91322 (2.4): 12 credits
Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography.

Term 4
External assessment AS91322 (2.4): 12 credits
Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography.

Recommended Prior Learning

To take Photography at Level 2 students will need to have gained NCEA Level One plus Literacy. A beginner’s knowledge of Photoshop is an advantage but not essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is a $95 cost for materials. Students will also be expected to purchase $20.00 credit from the front office to cover all individual photo copying and printing for proof sheets and mock ups. Students will have access to computers, professional printers and professional studio lighting.
Students may visit art gallery exhibitions relevant to the photography curriculum. This would come as an additional bus cost of approximately $10.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4

A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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