Year 13 Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Saunders.
The course structure is designed to promote independent work habits and develop knowledge and skills chosen by our ākonga. This course is divided into two units:
- The first unit of work is practical skills-based using contemporary established painting practice, as a source of motivation, linked to the conceptual theme Ko wai ahau? (Who am I?): teacher-directed theme & stylistic approach ākonga directed. This body of work is two internal achievement standards taught as one unit.
- The second is an independent practical investigation working with an ākonga-defined proposal to create a sequential body of work (3-panel folio board).
Scholarship Photography (workbook portfolio) is offered as an additional program alongside the external standard. This work starts mid-way through Term 2.
Throughout this course, ākonga will be able to participate in public group art exhibitions: virtual galleries and offsite gallery locations.
Exhibition: 2nd Act - Historic Village, People's Gallery.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
This course requires a BYOD device that can run Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Lightroom CC & Photoshop. Adobe Creative Cloud will be supplied for the duration of the course.
It is recommended to have access to a DSLR camera, as we have limited department cameras available.
Pathway
Year 13 Photography (VAP) future pathway leads into a range of tertiary courses such as: Auckland University (Elam) Bachelor of Fine Arts, AUT Bachelor of Design (Fashion, Digital, Graphic, Product, Spatial, & Textile design), AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies (Advertising Creativity, Digital Media, Creative Industries), Massey Bachelor of Design (Fashion, Industrial, Photographic, Spatial, Textile & VCD Design), and Victoria Bachelor of Design Innovation.
Assessment Information
NOTE: If you want to take more than one Level 3 Visual Arts course (a combination of Design, Photography and Painting) you must see Mrs Saunders, Leader of the Arts Curriculum, to discuss your learning journey prior to selecting your options.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.
External
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
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Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
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Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Survey Technician, Archivist, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Surveyor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Electronics Trades Worker, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Lighting Technician, Model, Photographer, Signmaker,
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Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.