Level 1 Photography/Design
L1PHD Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Whaea R. Clemence.
Why Take This Course?
This is a dedicated course for photography and design. Students will focus on these subjects alone, with little drawing required. If you are truly interested in focussing on Photography and/or Design this is the course for you. Photography will be DSLR camera based (not with a cell phone) and Design will be based on logo design and company design based. If you have an inkling that maybe you want to run a photography business, or be a graphic designer, this is a fantastic option. But ALSO if you just love taking photos and want to learn how to do it well, and make a company brand for fun, while earning NCEA achievement standard credits, this is also a fantastic choice.
Akonga/Learners will develop a body of work over the year. This is able to be self-guided by the learner, or it can be directed by the teacher. We aim to offer as much choice as possible so that creativity is at the centre of the learning.
Internal assessment: Akonga/Learners will work on a research project (1.1) worth four literacy credits that support their ideas in making art.
An assessment of four credits (1.2) comes from all of the camera shoots and design developments completed during the year
Another six credits can be earned for mixing two fields (1.3) photography and design - together to make an artwork, with planning pages. These standards are usually completed by the end of term two. Some learners do not sit all three internals in order to maintain study-life balance. It is recommended the research (1.1) is completed.
External assessment: 1.4 - produce a systematic body of work; Akonga/Learners do not sit a traditional exam. Our external is a 'folio' completed during class time. This takes from some of the work made for the internal assessments as well as going further to make more Art. The standard is worth 12 credits and is assessed by your Art teachers.
Course Overview
Term 1
Research and Drawing skills developed. Kaupapa (meaning and reason for making your artwork) developed. If you do not know what to make art about, but love drawing, then we will develop this together. Painting skills are begun.
Term 2
Established kaupapa, the introduction of photography and design elements. We are beginning to pick out what our folio will look like at this point. You should have between 4 and 8 credits by mid term two.
Term 3
Folio focus (2 panels, 12 credits). You could be assessed for another 6 credits, but these ones are optional so you may just focus on your folio.
Term 4
By the end of week one, your 12-credit folio is complete. Any resubmissions for internal assessments are completed as the year closes.
Detailed Course Outline Pathway
Level 2 Design, Level 2 Painting, Level 2 Photography
Career PathwaysSoftware Developer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Trainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Lighting Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Painter and Decorator, Furniture Finisher, Industrial Spray Painter, Signmaker, Auctioneer, Watchmaker and Repairer, Valuer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Make-up Artist, Hairdresser/Barber, Beauty Therapist, Animator/Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, Editor
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPlease have a visual diary (your choice in terms of size, ensure it is decent, unlined paper, however).
A chromebook or laptop
A drawing tablet is optional (graphic design and computer-generated illustration focus if that interests you) - PBTech is recommended for purchase, look at the Huion brand ones first.