Year 13 Photography
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Gilbert.
In this course, students will build upon their photographic, technical and visual literacy skills learnt in Year 12 Photography. Students will develop their own photographic investigation - the choice of theme, approach, influences and format will be selected individually by students. Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated is essential.
Skills taught: conventions of photography, manual photography - how to use your camera on manual, studio and natural lighting, Adobe Photoshop.
Recommended Prior Learning
16 Credits in Year 12 Photography is recommended.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students require a digital SLR camera with manual functions.
There are a small number of digital SLR cameras available for classroom use if purchasing a camera is not possible
Materials as listed on www.myschool.co.nz
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
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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.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Aeroplane Pilot, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Jeweller, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Lighting Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer,
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