PHOTO101

Level 1 Photography

Course Description

BIG QUESTION: WHERE'S YOUR TŪRANGAWAEWAE?

Pick this course if you are serious about pursuing your creative ideas and want to improve your skills and knowledge to effectively convey ideas through photography.

This course covers 3 standards worth 15 credits. These are all Achievement Standards that require a strong work ethic in order to be successful.

Level 1 Photography is a practical course aimed at developing a strong foundation in photography techniques and skills. 

You will explore your Tūrangawaewae (a powerful Māori concept which is literally tūranga (standing place), waewae (feet), it is often translated as ‘a place to stand’.)

You will be encouraged to develop ideas creatively, experiment, take risks, and be inspired by your local surroundings!


IMPORTANT: 

Students cannot take both ART101 and PHOTO101, as these courses offer the same standards.



Recommended Prior Learning

Students must be prepared to keep up with all tasks and need a strong work ethic in order to be successful. Good time management skills and an ability to think creatively are essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Creative Industries, e.g. Commercial Photography, Photojournalism, Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Artist, Fashion, Web Design, Interface designer, Film and Animation, Media Communications, Art Conservation, Art Education, Art Therapy, Curatorial/Gallery work, etc…

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91913 v3
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 1.2 - Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91914 v4
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 1.3 - Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91915 v3
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 1.4 - Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an art making proposition


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0