3PHOTO

3 Photo Studio

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Millar.

Through studying Artworks in the field of Fine Art Photography, learners will learn to find and follow their own unique artistic pathway inspired by modern and contemporary Fine Art Photography artists and their work.  Learners will gain transferable life skills of learning how to learn through artist model analysis and time management through large projects. Visual literacy gained through conceptual and visual problem-solving allows a unique lens through which to contribute to future work environments.

Learners will present their work in an Photographic Artists Workbook and Photographic Artists External Portfolio*.

Tools Used:

  • DSLR Camera

  • Photographic Studio

  • Adobe Bridge

  • Adobe Photoshop  

Learners can choose a maximum of two Visual Arts subjects at Level 3.

*The External Portfolio Submission is worth 14 credits and a UE subject basket. 

Course Overview

Term 1
Artist model research and artwork production.

Term 2
Camera/studio techniques, artwork production and internal assessments assessed..

Term 3
Artwork production towards external.

Term 4
Artwork production towards external and external assessment due.

Recommended Prior Learning

Learning within senior levels of 1 & 2 of the Visual Arts would be an advantage. Consultation with Learning area leader would be required if the above courses haven't been undertaken. 

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Voluntary Course Contribution
Theory workbooks, Course Book and Assignment. Depending on the course and learner level, learners may be required to purchase a theory workbook, assignment book. Subject to course and level items will be provided at a subsidised cost of approx. $10 to $25.

Optional Items - Recommended for home purchase and use
Students would benefit from having their own DSLR camera, camera bag and SD card for external folio work. * There are limited school cameras available for learner use.
A laptop that is capable of running current Adobe Creative Cloud software would be beneficial.
Adobe Creative Cloud software is available to purchase from the school $10.00 for students enrolled in this course.

Course-related Art Kits are able to be purchased from National Art Supplies. (https://www.naskits.co.nz/kits-for-2023/rolleston-college-2023/) Items may need to be replenished throughout the year depending on learner use. *Costs may change for 2024.

While the same items can be purchased separately from other art suppliers, we believe the quality of the items and the fact that the pack is individually labelled, delivered to school and ready for the start of the school year provides excellent value for money and convenience. Course specific items included below
A3 Eco Sketch Pad Portrait Pad
A3 Display Book
Pencil
Black Gel Pen
Eraser
Permanent Marker F/M
Glue stick
Mesh Pencil Case

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
A.S. 91452 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91457 v2
NZQA Info
Photography 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.