Level 3 Photography
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Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Belcher.
Students will develop and explore a self directed theme through photography, exploring numerous techniques and processes. It will help students develop their critical thinking skills and develop ideas. They will be encouraged to research contemporary and historical photographers and work in a self managing and self directed manner. Students need to be willing to work out of class time to complete the three-panel folio for examination. They will be prepared for a wide range of tertiary courses as Photography teaches students how to think for themselves and explore alternative solutions to problems.
The programme will be individually tailored to each student’s talents. Students will complete the standards below or negotiate other alternatives as appropriate.
Entry Guidelines
Experience with using a SLR Manual camera is preferred.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$65.00 Photography paper/memory sticks/3 panel folio/tape
Prices may be subject to change
Students also need to be aware that they will also be spending extra money on printing costs in addition to the course fees.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.