L2PHO

Level 2 Photography 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Diane Miller.

Students will learn the functions of a camera and the electronic processes of producing a print.  They will develop an understanding of selected contemporary photographers, both in New Zealand and internationally, through the investigation of how specific artists use ideas, themes, methods and influences in their own work. 

Students will develop an appreciation of history in photography and extend their knowledge in formal picture-making elements.  Students have access to the Mac Lab and printer to complete work for their boards.  A refurbished photography studio is available for artificial lighting and workshops.  

Students must have a laptop which supports the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, and they are required to purchase the student version of Creative Cloud.


View Level 2 Phototgraphy video here

Art

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Art is desirable, or at the discretion of the teacher in charge of Photography

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students must have a laptop which supports the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, and they are required to purchase the student version of Creative Cloud.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for Subject Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond