2PHO

Level 2 Photography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Maton, Ms K. Grieve.

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.

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