NCEA Level 2 Photography 201
PHO201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms C. Szabados.
Recommended Prior LearningTo 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.
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 can 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.
Pathway 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.