13PHO - Photography NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Lee, Mr D. Jenkins.
13PHO - Design Art (Photography) NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
This course extends upon the technical and conceptual skills acquired in Level 2 Photography.
Students are encouraged to produce exceptional images at an industry-standard level and further develop the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual competencies essential for establishing a professional practice, and fostering an increased capability to articulate their own work and critically discuss the creations of others.
Students will research established art practices, learning and applying various methods of technical and pictorial photographic conventions in their own photographic creations. Through research, drawing, and skill-based applications, students will develop, generate, and refine their ideas. Additionally, the program encourages students to take ownership of their creative process, setting personal goals, and evaluating their academic achievements independently.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Printmaking 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to printmaking
NZQA Info
Printmaking 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established printmaking practice
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Printmaking 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within printmaking practice
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.
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.