Senior Photography (L2 & L3) - Full Year

a practical, hands on Photography course

Course Overview

L2 Photography is a practical, hands on Photography course. Photography students will be selecting a genre of their choice (such as still life) and developing and clarifying their ideas through a photographic study.  Students can communicate with the teacher through Zoom, Google mail, and will receive feedback in a timely manner. Photography basics such as lighting, angle, shutter speed, aperture, ISO and focal length will be covered. Your teacher will provide a variety of resources and teaching materials through the use of a shared digital portfolio in Google Docs.

Topics covered include:

- Historical and contemporary photography

- Camera usage

- Photo production and editing using Photoshop

- Digital layout and printing

 

In L3 Photography you will study, develop and produce a body of work in the field of digital photography. You will critically engage, evaluate and investigate artistic procedures and practices. Researching the work of historic and contemporary photographers, artists and designers will inform the development of their own ideas. Students can choose their own theme and genre/ or combination of genres.

Topics covered include:

 

- Camera use

- Artist model studies of historic and contemporary photography practise

- Photo production and editing using Photoshop

- Digital layout in Indesign and printing

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The Teacher

Ana Hislop

0Students 1 Courses

Course Details

The Arts
There are no prerequisites for Level 2 Photography; however, L1 Art is an advantage.
Google Meet, Googl Spaces
School Year
28 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2026
English

Yes
NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External Completion
91312 v2 Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography 4 Internal Term 1 and 2
91317 v2 Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice 4 Internal Term 2
91322 v2 Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography 12 Externall Term 3 and 4
Level 3 0
91447 v2 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography 4 Internal Term 2
91452 v2 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice 4 Internal Term 2
91457 v2 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice 14 External Term 4

Students should have access to a DSLR or suitable advanced smartphone. A tripod and access to a variety of lenses according to need would be advantageous. Learners must be able to access a computer during class time to interact with the class, access Photoshop and share ongoing work. Students will need access to a good quality photocopier, photo printer or local photography store. Commercial printing options are available.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$2371.00

1 - 18

Offered by

Golden Bay High School
Golden Bay High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L2, L3

Course Dates

28 Jan 2026

till 20 Nov 2026

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$2371.00

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