12PHO - Photography NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Jenkins.
12PHO - Digital Art (Photography) NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
Photography strongly influences our perception of cultures, people and relationships, and continues to inform,shape and challenge established world-views. This course will cover all aspects of the photographic process – from pre-production (conception and research), to production, and post-production (editing, processing, manipulating, printing).
Topics:
Students will gain insights into effectively utilizing and managing digital camera settings, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, composition, framing, and more. Students will work with practical applications in real-world scenarios, integral to authentic learning experience that provide valuable hands-on photography skills. Emphasis will be placed on recording, investigating, and developing art-making skills in response to established photographic practices utilizing a variety of photographic processes. Additionally, students will be instructed in the use of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance and manipulate imagery, thereby fostering a comprehensive skill set in digital photographic techniques.
Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment:
Assessment:
NB: Refer to the Student Assessment Handbook for assessment rules.
Subject and Career Pathways:
Year 12 Photography leads on to Year 13 Photography.
Careers include Photographer, Photojournalist, Commercial Photographer, Digital Imaging Specialist, Photography Blogger/Influencer, Photo Retouch/Editor, Cinematographer/Director of Photography, Visual Effects (VFX) Artist.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.