NCEA Level 2 Photography
L2PHO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. Adamson.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents 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:
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.
• 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.
Cost: $120 This includes the cost of professional printing of the photography for the External submission.