Level 2 Photography (2PHO)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Maton, Ms K. Grieve.
This course is now closed - to go on wait list please apply for an exemption.
This programme provides the ability to create photographs that explore the genres of Still Life, Portraiture, Documentary, Abstraction and Survey using self-selected subject matter. Subject matter can range from cultural identity, political or social issues or interests in something historical or environmental. Skills in photographic image making, using Studio Lighting, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom will provide a photographic skill foundation. Students can make artworks for our Student Exhibition, at a local gallery. The programme supports students who would like to venture into the Creative Industries or who want to express their artistic interest and expression.
Preferred Prior Learning
9DVA, 10DVA and/or 1ART/1DVA.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography