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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 1.2 - Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions
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Visual Arts 1.3 - Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making
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Visual Arts 1.4 - Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an art making proposition