NCEA Level 2 Art - Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: K. Watkins.
Painting with the lens: Taking a good photo is a complex and highly sought after skill, and we aim to equip students with a range of interesting ideas and skills to really make an impact on their society. Photography marries the taking with the making, and together with mastery over creative software such as Photoshop and Illustrator, you will be creating amazing artwork. Let your imagination lead you into the unknown.
This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
An achieved grade or higher in Level 1 Art folio or Head of Department approval.
This course needs to be taken if you intend continuing with this subject at Level 3 (Year 13).
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A suitable device (laptop) is strongly recommended.
Students also need their own good quality digital camera, SD card and external hard drive.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
advertising art director, comic book creator, graphic artist, primary teacher, advertising commercial director, comic strip artist, graphic designer, print maker, advertising copy writer, computer graphics designer, greeting card designer, properties artist, advertising creative director, conservator, guide, publicity director, advertising illustrator, corporate designer, hair stylist, puppet maker, advertising photographer, costume designer, haute couturier, renderer, aerial photographer, court artist, illustration agent, researcher, animation director, crafts artisan, illustrator-freelance, restorer, animator (digital/traditional), creative director-advertising, industrial designer, salesperson, antique restorer, curator, industrial photographer, scenic designer, architect, cutter & editor, interior decorator, scientific illustrator, architectural illustrator, dark room technician, interior designer, sculptor, architectural technologist, dentist, jeweler, serigrapher, art auctioneer, design consultant,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.