APH2

Level 2 Art Photography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: P. Simei-Barton.

The course explores the use of digital photographic processes as a means of generating and developing visual ideas. Students will study art ideas and gain practical knowledge through using SLR digital cameras and Photoshop image manipulation techniques.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Internally assessed assignment work. Externally assessed body of work presented on A1 folio panels.

Course Overview

Term 1
Explore photographic conventions through practical assignment on using depth of field, silhouette & chiaroscuro
Research methods and ideas used by established photographic artists

Term 2
Apply knowledge of photographic techniques and conventions in a study of the urban environment - includes 1 day Field trip
In depth research methods and ideas used by established photographic artists

Term 3
Produce a body of work based on study of urban environment for external folio assessment

Term 4
Complete presentation of external folio assessment

Art

Recommended Prior Learning

Art Design & Photography 101 or evidence of practical experience in use of Digital Photography and Photoshop

A student may not do more than one of Art 201, Art Design 201 and Art Photography 201 without the permission of the HOD Art.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

School cameras available for use by students but own SLR Digital camera can be used.

Pathway

Level Three Art Photography or Art Design

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91307 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice 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. 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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

Creative Industries,