Level 2 Art Photography
02PHO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Bribiesca
A photographer is a professional that focuses on the art of taking photographs with a camera. Photographers use artificial and/or natural lighting to capture pictures of various people, places and things in a variety of settings.
Students will learn how to competently use a digital DSLR camera and how to take effective and artistic photos ranging from still-life to portraiture. Students will use photography as a means of establishing ideas and will produce a folio of work.
Students will also have the opportunity to complete a 4 credit level 3 standard in photography in preparation for level 3.
Pathway
Level 3 Art Design, Level 3 Art Photography
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA4 Visual Diary $5
Digital SLR Cameras are recommended but are also available for student use.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91317 v2 Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91322 v2 Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography | 2 |
E |
12 |
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| A.S. 91447 v2 Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 4
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
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