NCEA Level 3 Art - Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Manuel.
Students investigate the work of many different artists to learn and understand the ideas and skills required to produce works in a similar style.
We experiment with artwork in a general course in preparation for the following disciplines; Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography or Design. Skills in Photography can also be applied to any of these Disciplines. Freehand or computer drawing skills are required to plan the artwork. After consultation with the teacher students plan a course of study based on 3-5 different artists to plan and produce finished works in their selected discipline for the External Portfolio.
Recommended Prior Learning
Depending on student's ability and attitude. Approximately 16 credits at Year 11 or Year 12 Art or a portfolio of personal artworks created by the student.
A desire to create unique images that communicate feelings, ideas, thoughts and reactions to your world through your personal vision. You may already have great skills which you can share and you can also learn from others about how to create powerful visual images.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Varies depending on course requirements.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
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.
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.