NCEA Level 2 Photography
2PHO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs C. Frost.
This course prepares students for a wide range of careers in Photography and Creative Industries. Students are introduced to photographic practice within a visual art context. They are taught to understand the ways in which photographs are made and the variety of contexts in which they are viewed. Students will learn how to use the manual camera functions of a digital single lens reflex camera, and how to apply these with creative control.
Students will learn digital photographic processes including the use of Adobe Photoshop software and digital file management. The course will cover still life, studio and documentary photography. Students will study established artist models and use this knowledge to inform their own work. They will then generate and develop ideas to produce a body of work in the form of a folio submission at the end of the year.
The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
- Photography
- Layout design
- Photoshop skills
- Idea development
Note: Students may take up to two of the NCEA Level 2 Visual Art courses offered: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture.
Below you can see examples from Level 2 Photography portfolios that were graded Excellence. Click the images to enlarge:
Learning Areas:
Pathway Career Pathways
Film/Television Camera Operator, Photographer, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Animator/Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Jeweller, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPhotography students will require personal access to a good quality digital camera with manual capabilities - a DSLR would be preferable, but not essential.
Access to a computer and digital camera outside of school would be an advantage for all Visual Arts students but not essential. You will need to keep a visual diary or equivalent for your initial ideas and plans and be prepared to research, visit and explore areas of interest to focus your artwork on.
You will need an A3 Art Visual Diary or equivalent and presentation clear files to present your internal paperwork for assessment.