12PHO

Level 2 Photography

Course Description

Year 12 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 the personal potential they have for possible further study or career options.



Entry Requirements

No entry requirements.

Contributions and Equipment

$40 for materials. This includes the cost of one packet of photographic paper at $30 per packet.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Assessment is entirely by portfolios of practical work.

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.