PHO301

NCEA Level 3 Photography 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Szabados.


Photography 301
The course builds on Level 2 Photography. At Level 3, students will be required to produce a thematic study of a subject to show evidence of their understanding of photography as picture making. They will build on skills gained at Level 2 and apply that knowledge to show their ideas by using camera techniques and the use of Photoshop. Students are encouraged to research and apply a range of contemporary photographic practices to systematically generate and develop images to show clarification of ideas.

UE approved Subject


Course Overview

Term 1
Internal assessment AS91447 (3.2): 4 credits
Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography.

Term 2
Internal assessment AS91452 (3.3): 4 credits
Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice.

Term 3
External assessment AS91457 (3.4): 14 credits
Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice.

Term 4
External assessment AS91457 (3.4): 14 credits
Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Photography gaining Achieved for the external 12 credit portfolio. Students are expected to have a sound academic record with adequate study habits.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is a $110 cost for materials used during the year. Students will need to purchase $20 credit to cover individual photocopying for proof sheets and mock-ups. While the school has digital cameras for loan, it is highly recommended that students have their own digital camera with manual controls. The recommended camera is the Canon EOS 1300 D. Students will have access to computers, printers, scanners and professional studio lighting.
Students may visit Pataka Gallery to view top folios from the previous year. This would come as an additional bus cost of approximately $10.

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

Assessed Term 2, Week 2

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2

A.S. 91452 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice

Assessed Mid Term 3

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

A.S. 91457 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice

External Submission date approx week 4 Term 4

Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Term: 4, Week: 4

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.

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