NCEA Level 2 Art - Photography

Students will learn to use specific photography processes and techniques to produce a fluent body of work involving making individual, related works that are critically selected to form a series or sequence in the generation, development, clarification and regeneration of ideas within the art making process.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Critical Selection and Use of Photography Processes: Students will master specific photography techniques and conventions to achieve artistic objectives, utilizing digital tools like Photoshop.
• Artistic Composition: Explore elements such as line, shape, space, colour, tone, texture, form, and mass, applying principles like balance, harmony, rhythm, tension, and contrast to demonstrate artistic proficiency.
• Photography Drawing Methods: Experiment with various methods including sketches, compositional notes, proof sheets, working prints, photograms, collage, montage, and traditional photographs.
• Understanding Conventions: Gain insight into the characteristics and constraints specific to photography as an art form.
• Contextual Exploration: Explore diverse environments including galleries, museums, natural landscapes, studios, publications, and digital platforms to broaden artistic perspectives.

Course Outcome:

By the course's conclusion, students will have developed a refined portfolio that reflects their growth as photographers.