13VAP

Year 13 Photography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Saunders.

Photography is not only an art form but it is a way of seeing the world. We teach photography in a way that encourages ākonga to examine and respond to their world. In this course, students learn to work independently to construct meaning, produce artwork, and respond to and value others' feedback and criticism. They learn to use their imagination to engage with unexpected outcomes and to explore multiple solutions. 

This course enables ākonga to grow their personal artistic style, which will support and empower them in their choice of expression. Using studies of artists' works, ākonga will be able to extend ideas and produce new work using conventions appropriate to the photography. 

Photography equips ākonga with transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of tertiary courses and careers, whilst studying a subject that inspires and excites them. This course will develop skills such as: 

  • communication, 
  • critical and creative thinking, 
  • problem-solving, 
  • the ability to research and analyse, 
  • adaptability, 
  • independence, and 
  • innovation.

Year 13 Photography is a specialist course that consolidates ākonga knowledge and understanding of practical skills (DSLR camera & studio photography) and digital editing processes (Adobe Lightroom CC & Photoshop).

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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.

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 14
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91447 v2
NZQA Info

Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91452 v2
NZQA Info

Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91457 v2
NZQA Info

Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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.