13PHO

Level 3 Art Photography

Course Description

Year 13 Photography

Designed for any student wanting to discover and develop their interest in Photography. This useful course develops skills and understanding of picture taking and composition. Students will study topics provided or choose ones they prefer to do themselves that interest them. The final achievement standard is assessed from a portfolio of work presented at the conclusion of the course. Cameras are available for student use.

The goal of this course is to develop skills in picture making techniques and for students to realise their personal potential for possible further study or career options.


Entry Requirements

No entry requirements. An interest in developing photographic vision and skills is sufficient.


Contributions and Equipment

Course Contribution: $45. There will also be a cost associated with portfolio postage of approximately $20

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Two internally assessed standards of 4 credits each.
One externally assessed standard of 14 credits.
All assessment is by portfolio submission.

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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

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.

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