Level Three Art Photography
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
It is desirable that students achieve in the External Standards in the following courses:
L1 Art or L2 Art Practical or L2 Art Photography
This is approached from an Art perspective and is not intended as a hobby pursuit. As there are significant costs related to this course, a separate letter of agreement must be signed by parents/caregivers before entry to the course is allowed. These letters are available from the Art department or school office.
Cost
$120 plus students need to purchase their own paper and film through the bursar or pay for digital processing.
The cost for printing and paper varies according to the number of prints required.
Some students choose to get their high quality images printed commercially at their own expense.
Course Outline
As per the assessment statement below
Assessment
Internals
AS 91447 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography - 4 credits
AS 91452 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice - 4 credits
Externals
Externally assessed work is presented as a 3-panel portfolio of work and is submitted towards the end of the year
AS 91457 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice - 14 credits
Where Does It Lead
A greater understanding of the procedures and practices which underlie the making of Art.
Entry into schools of Fine Arts, University courses and other tertiary courses such as Architecture, Design and Photography.
For students wishing to apply for entry into a University school of Art, at least one of the following Art subjects is required:
Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture