12 Photography 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bryn Corkery.
•Students generate and develop ideas, using drawing methods related to established Photography practice.
•They will use drawing materials, processes and techniques appropriate to photography. Students will create work toward their own individual folio which will be presented as a body of work over 2 A1 size panels.
•Students will look at ideas and methods used by well known artistic photographers.
•Students learn how to use manual camera functions to control exposure and how to use studio lighting equipment. Students will mainly use digital photography including digital file management, using scanners, printers and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom and Indesign).
The department has dslr cameras available for students to borrow but it is recommended that students have access to their own entry level DSLR camera if possible.
Prerequisites
At least 15 credits in MCEA Level 1 Painting (11PN1) or MCEA Level 1 Photography & Design (11PH1)
OR HoD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12PH1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $75
Pathway
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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Diversional 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, Signmaker, Valuer, Garment Technician,