Photography is an engaging course that hones your ability to tell stories visually while mastering technical skills. You'll develop transferable skills like attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of light and color. These skills are crucial not only in photography but also enhance your proficiency in design and painting, enabling you to create impactful and visually compelling work across various mediums.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Entry requirements: NCEA Art Level 2 Photography is an advantage. Exceptions may be made with consultation with Mrs Anderson. 

Content/Skills: Year 13 Photography and Moving Image (NCEA Level 3) is a specialist visual arts course where students choose to focus on either still photography or moving image film. The course builds creative and technical skills in producing lens-based artworks.

Students learn a range of practical techniques, including DSLR camera use, studio lighting, and digital editing with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. For those working with moving image, the course also covers planning, filming, and editing short films, video art, or experimental film.

Each student chooses a theme they are passionate about and develops it through a year-long investigation. This work is presented as either a three-panel photography portfolio or a digital moving image submission that tells a strong visual story.

The course supports creative thinking, independent work, and critical research. Students gain valuable skills such as visual storytelling, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability, preparing them for further study in photography, film, or the wider creative industries.

Stationery costs will range from: $40.00 - $50.00 depending on what equipment a student may already have.

Each student will be provided with access to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and some print credit for completed work for the formative and summative assessments. For all extra printing students will need to purchase print credit.

This course has associated costs. By selecting this course you will be requested to make contributions connected to its delivery. These costs for specialist art materials are: $45.00

Assessment:

2 Internal Achievement Standards worth 8 credits

1 External Achievement Standard worth 14 credits

Where does it lead? Students wishing to pursue a career in any of the fields of Visual Arts (Architecture, Advertising, Illustration, Film, Interior Design, Digital Photography) are prepared for tertiary study.

For further information contact Mrs Anderson, asj@cghs.school.nz