NCEA Level 3 Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Adamson.
Photography students explore the conventions of using a DSLR camera to undertake several photoshoots based on a theme of their choice. This work is assessed internally for Achievement Standards and also contributes to the folio work for the External submission. Understanding the use of the camera for specific purposes, composition, lighting, shutter-speed and the selection and sequencing of work to produce a body of related work, are some of the skills that are covered.
Recommended Prior Learning
L2ART. Access to a SLR Digital camera is an advantage.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• A3 Clear file.
• SD card for digital camera.
• USB Pen drive.
Assessment Information
Students produce a minimum of 4 photoshoots based on their theme. They develop their ideas and techniques for both the Internal Achievement Standards and this work contributes towards their External Art Board submission. Some development of their Photography will be on computers using Photoshop.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
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2022-05-11, Week: 2022-05-11
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2022-05-11, Week: 2022-05-11
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2022-05-11, Week: 2022-05-11
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.