NCEA Level 2 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 of using 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
Students benefit from having taken L1 Art or having a prior interest in Photography. Students with access to a DSLR camera are given preference.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• A3 Clear File.
• Access to a Digital SLR camera is preferred.
• Students will be required to purchase their own SD card and USB for photo storage and printing.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students produce a minimum of 4 photoshoots based on their theme that develop their ideas and techniques for both the Internal AchievementStandards 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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
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.