Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Photography

L2PHO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Adamson.

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.

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.

Learning Areas:

Art


Assessment Information

Students produce a minimum of 4 photoshoots based on their theme that 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.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Photography

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Aeroplane Pilot, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Jeweller, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Lighting Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer


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.









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:
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.