7FOT

Year 12 7FOT – Art Photography (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs A. Price.

Why this course:  
Y12 Photography is an academic, creative and practical course which provides an excellent foundation of skills and leads to Level 3 (8FOT). This course fosters resilience and perseverance with students able to choose their own choice of theme. 

This course provides effective relationship building with students reflecting, critiquing, developing and refining their own, and others’, ideas and imagery. There is a strong focus on communication and confidence to express ideas freely. We understand the real need for our students to enjoy the challenges of being creative and believe that these skills are fundamental to playing a significant role in meeting the demands of future workforces and their lifelong learning. Practical photography skills such as digital camera knowledge, picture composition, Photoshop skills, digital editing software, moving image, studio lighting, lens experimentation and understanding photographic genres are just a few of the fundamental practical skills you will learn. It is also an art subject requiring knowledge and understanding of artist models and analysis of artworks. 

The course requires commitment from students who will need to use time out of class including after school and some weekends.

Course information: 
This course is designed to enable students to learn the fundamentals of photography which includes digital development and printing using computer based imaging through Photoshop. Each student will generate and develop ideas and images based on their own personal ideas, explore a range of image making processes and be involved in an exhibition showcasing students work during the year. This course provides an excellent foundation in creativity, conceptual thinking and photography skills.

This course leads to: 
Level 3 Art Photography (8FOT) and/or Level 3 Art Painting (8ARP) and/or Level 3 Art History (8ARH), Level 3 Art Design (8ARD).


Prerequisites

It is recommended that students have achieved at least 10 credits in Level 1 Design and Photography (6ARD) and/or Level 1 Painting and Drawing (6ARP) or with HoLA approval.

Equipment and Stationery

Course Donations: $120.00

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91325 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.5 - Produce a resolved work that demonstrates control of skills appropriate to cultural conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0