Visual Art Photography - NCEA Level 3

Entry Requirements: 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Visual Arts, or at Head of Learning's discretion.


Course Outline:

Students will develop and extend specialist skills and knowledge in Photography through personal project work. Students will use drawing to apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific techniques, processes and conventions. They will undertake independent research, critically analysing methods and ideas of established and contemporary photography. This will inform the development and clarification ofan original portfolio of photographs based on a central proposal of study. The course is comprised of two linked internal Achievement Standards that develop towards a portfolio of practical work for external assessment.


Assessment:

  • Internal credits - up to 8
  • External credits - up to 14
  • Total credits - up to 22


Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance


Comments: Scholarship is offered to students who take this course.


Costs: Students are charged for specialist photographic printing (approx. $130 per year) and must have their own DSLR camera.


Contact: Mrs Kate Sione


Return to Academic Pathways