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Photography

 Enquiries: Miss Abbey Duncan
Prerequisites

Must have available one or both of the following:

  • A single-lens reflex (SLR) camera
  • A digital single-lens reflex camera

A Background in Year 12 Photography is compulsory; the student must have gained an Achievement in AS 90480 at level 2.

If students are mainly studying Digital Photography, access to a laptop with Adobe Photoshop is an advantage but not essential.
This course is assessed using: This course is:
  ● Achievement Standards   ● Internally assessed
           
    Unit Standards   ● Externally assessed
           
Course Information

This course is designed to further student’s knowledge of Photography as an Art-making subject. Students will become more confident with Adobe Photoshop and related Black and White darkroom procedures. Students will explore more personal conceptual ideas and be urged to pursue more complicated and creative directions of study. Each student will exhibit works in an exhibition showcasing student Photography.
Course Cost
$340

This covers the cost of films, paper (both darkroom and Digital), chemicals, inks, printing costs etc.

Students may not spend the entirety of this course fee if they choose particular paper and printing options which can be discussed with Miss Duncan during the year.
Standard
 Title Credits Int/Ext
AS 90660 Research and analyse approaches within established photography practice 4 Internal
AS 90664 Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in photography 6 Internal
AS 90668 Produce original work within photography  to show extensive knowledge of art making methods and ideas 14 External
Maximum Credits Available 24  
Assessments will follow the prescribed NCEA Level 3 requirements.
Why this course?

This course enables those students interested in Photography (both Manual and Digital) to gain more cohesive knowledge and skills. Students will endeavour to pursue their own thematic interests to develop more professional and conceptual Photographs. It offers a more personal and in depth study of subject matter and media. This course requires self-motivated and dedicated students who are willing to put in the time out of school hours e.g. after school, lunchtimes and weekends.

This course will challenge students to think as broadly and as creatively as possible which will develop their ability to discuss, develop and produce original and thought provoking Photographs.