NCEA Level 2 Visual Art - Photography

Art Photography

Prerequisite: Level 1 Art or at the discretion of TIC/HOD

The overarching theme for Level 2 Art Photography is Tōku Rohe (My region) – a place that is familiar to students. Within this theme we will explore whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga through photography focused units. This course is predominantly digital. Students will work on Adobe Creative Cloud as well as mixed media works. Students are recommended to use their own DSLR cameras.

Students will generate, analyse, clarify and extend ideas for a study in Photography, using art-making processes and procedures. They will produce a body of work within Photography to demonstrate understanding of art-making conventions. Students are encouraged to experiment and work within their area of interest and strength.

Students will learn some skills necessary to find employment in the field of commercial Art, or to gain entry into recognised schools of Art.

Students may the opportunity to exhibit their work at the BC Senior Art Exhibition at The Incubator Gallery at the Historic Village.

Students will take part in several Art trips to view artworks in context.