Kaipara College Kaipara College

L3 Photography

3PHO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears.

Level 3 Photography

Through the Lens - an exploration of contemporary photography practice

Level 3 Photography is a camera  based  Visual Arts drawing course. It is a course for students who have achieved Level 2 Photography and want to expand their thinking skills in Digital Photography and lens based art making. The course expands students’ proficiency with the camera and lighting studio. Editing and layout skills are honed using Adobe LIghtroom, Photoshop and InDesign.

Through a pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation, students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:

  • Have opportunities to engage and experiment with a wide range of artistic expressions and genres in a safe supportive environment.  
  • Develop a love of the arts as a form of self expression and a leisure activity that supports wellbeing.  
  • Develop the skills and attitudes needed to gain access to further education and/or employment in the creative industries.
  • Understand the role of the arts in the world as a tool for making diverse people/cultures visible and as a tool for social justice.  

Students have the option to purchase a take  home  stationary  Kit that includes a visual diary, design pens, and a USB stick. Printing costs are covered by the school.


Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 3 Courses, Arts


Assessment Policy & Procedures

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students have the option to purchase a take home stationery kit that includes a visual diary, pens, and a USB stick. Printing costs are covered by the school as are the A1 Art Boards.


Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.