Level 2 Art Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Conly.
The Art Photography course covers picture taking, studio work, composition, computer and digital presentation. Students complete a two-page folio through the study of photography traditions and also modern digital techniques. Adobe software is used to complement traditional photography methods. Students will communicate their own artistic ideas using curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
Students can take more than one Visual Arts subject at Level 2 and Level 3
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Access to a SLR digital camera would be an advantage.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography