Level 3 Curriculum Guide

CURRICULUM

GUIDE 2015

Level 3 Subjects

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (NCEA) LEVEL 3

NB: This is the minimum requirement. Some Universities and countries require a higher level of entry (see the Careers Advisor for specific course information).

SCHOLARSHIP A separate scholarship assessment will be available for each subject for which achievement standards have been developed. Assessment will be by examination wherever possible, although there will also be provision for project work during the year to be externally assessed. Students should discuss this option with their subject teachers early in the year.

YEAR 14 Occasionally a Year 13 student returns to school for a second year in Year 13. In itself, repeating a year doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. Careful discussions with your Dean/HOD’s may be required for a suitable course of study.

University Entrance Requirements University Entrance (UE) will continue to be the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university.

NCEA Level 3 and

Three subjects – (at Level 3 or above) made up of 14 credits each, in three subjects and

Literacy – 10 of those credits at level 2 or above (see sheet below), made up of: 5 credits in reading 5 credits in writing

and

Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or Unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required).

Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on your Record of Achievement

To achieve NCEA Level 3 Certificate you need to

Gain 80 credits. 20 of these credits may be transferred from your Level 2 achieved results.

In order to gain the certificate students will also need to have Level 1 literacy and Numeracy.

NCEA LEVEL 3 ACCOUNTING *

PREREQUISITE: 12 Level 2 Accounting Credits.

NB: May be offered by correspondence only, depending on numbers.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course builds on NCEA Level 2, giving students the skills to develop, analyse and interpret Accounting information.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 24 Accounting domain Credits towards NCEA Level 3

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD

LEVEL TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91404 3 Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for a New Zealand reporting entity

Internal 4

910405 3 Demonstrate understanding of accounting for partnerships

Internal 4

91406 3 Demonstrate understanding of accounting financial statement preparation

External 5

91407 3 Prepare a report for an external user that interprets the annual report of a New Zealand reporting entity

Internal 5

There may also be an opportunity for students to gain credits through unit standards.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

7375 3 Prepare accounting records and financial statements for partnerships

Internal 2

7380 3 Recognise and examine management control concepts

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: $20 Photocopying of course material

OTHER COSTS: Four workbooks by Elizabeth Pitu. Total cost $30

CONTINUATION: Tertiary Study

NCEA LEVEL 3 ADVENTURE EDUCATION (proposed course)

PREREQUISITE: Level 2 Adventure or meeting with Head of Department and at their discretion.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course expands on what was learnt in Level 2. It is designed to give students access and skills in various recreational settings. It will benefit students who wish to go into the Adventure Tourism industry, the services and those who wish to learn about themselves when faced with a challenge.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: Units working towards a: National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Leadership) in Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

426 2 Experience camping Internal 3

20150 3 Demonstrate rock climbing skills on natural rock Internal 5

20159 2 Gather and apply weather information to an outdoor recreation activity

Internal 2

26240 3 Demonstrate the use of single pitch top rope rock climbing knowledge and skills

Internal 5

26551 2 Provide 1st Aid for life threatening conditions Internal 1

26552 2 Demonstrate knowledge of common 1st Aid conditions and how to respond to them (one day in the holidays)

Internal 1

17593 2 Apply safe work practices in in the workplace Internal 4

17602 3 Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace (one day in the holidays)

Internal 4

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS


CREDIT VALUE

91501 3 Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting Internal 4

91504 3 Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies Internal 3

CONTINUATION: Tertiary Study

COURSE FEE: $200

OTHER COSTS: Please be aware that there may be costs for food and personal gear for camps (Jacket, hiking boots etc).

NCEA LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY *

PREREQUISITE: 14 Credits (8 of which must be external) or better in NCEA Level 2 Biology, or at the discretion of HOD Science.

COURSE INFORMATION: Students will study the following topics: Plant behaviour and animal responses, cell biology and gene expression, a contemporary biological issue, evolution, biotechnology and human evolution.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 24 Credits in a combination of these standards towards NCEA Level 3.


LEVEL LIT NUM TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91601 3 Yes Yes Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance (optional)

Internal 4

91602 3 Yes Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.

Internal 3

91603 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment.

External 5

91604 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment.

Internal 3

91605 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation.

External 5

91606 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution.

External 4

91607 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications (optional)

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: $10 - Course materials

OTHER COSTS: Field trip approximately $30 plus $30 for Student Resource and Activity Manual

CONTINUATION: Tertiary Education

NCEA LEVEL 3 CHEMISTRY *

PREREQUISITE : 14 Credits (8 of which must be external) or better in NCEA Level 2 Chemistry, or at the discretion of HOD Science.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 25 Credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91387 3 Yes Yes Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis.

Internal 4

91388 3 Yes Spectroscopic data in Chemistry Internal 3

91390 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances.

External 5

91391 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds.

External 5

91392 3 Yes Yes Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems.

External 5

91393 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of oxidation–reduction processes.

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: $10 - Course Materials

OTHER COSTS: $30 approx. for course manual.


NCEA LEVEL 3 CLASSICAL STUDIES *

PREREQUISITE: 12 credits or more in Level 2 English or History.

COURSE INFORMATION: Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome. We study them because of the historical importance of classical civilisation in the cultural tradition of Western Europe, which is an important part of contemporary New Zealand culture. In Classical Greece and Rome are the origins of much of our art, science, literature, law, philosophy, politics and religion. This is a "multi-disciplinary" subject. Included are topics from history, literature and art. This subject can be endorsed with Achieved, Merit or Excellence.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 20 Classical Studies domain credits towards NCEA Level 3


LEVEL LIT TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91394 3 Yes Analyse ideas and values of the classical

world External

4

91395 3 Yes Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in

the classical world External

4

91397 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding if significant

ideology(ies) in the classical world Internal

6

91398 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the lasting

influences of the classical world on other cultures

Internal 6

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: Nil


NCEA LEVEL 3 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION *

PREREQUISITE: 16 credits Level 2

COURSE INFORMATION: A full year that will cover topics such as communication, graphics knowledge, architecture and environmental design, engineering and technological design, media and technical illustration. Students will use Autocad, Inventor and Revit Architecture for digital design presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: 28 Design and Visual Communication credits towards NCEA Level 3, Scholarship



CREDIT VALUE

91627 3 Initiate design ideas External 4

91628 3 Develop a visual presentation Internal 6

91629 3 Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice

Internal 6

91630 3 Resolve a product design through graphics practice

Internal 6

91631 3 Produce working drawings External 6

COURSE FEE: $50 ICT component (colour printing), paper, card, consumables

OTHER COSTS: $55 DVC Pack


NCEA LEVEL 3 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY *

PREREQUISITE: Level 2 Technology.

Indicators: Students will be able to combine elements from digital media applications and apply relevant codes of practice to communicate effectively.

Use planning tools to manage, refine and develop a project

Apply effective aesthetics to ensure high quality outcome/s

Evaluate and select a digital media solution

Use a combination of advanced technical functions from digital media application/s

Understand and apply ethical practice and relevant codes of practice to outcome/s as for year 12 digital society

Critically review and evaluate the final outcome

Use creative and innovative techniques to develop an outcome

Effectively market and/or present outcomes to an audience

Combine a range of digital media applications to develop a solution

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: This course will lead to National Diploma in Website, and Computer Graphic Design. 20 Technology domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91633 3 Yes Implement complex procedures to develop a relational database embedded in a specific digital outcome

Internal 6

91364 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of complex concepts of digital media

Internal 4

91365 3 Yes Implement complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome

Internal 4

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2789 3 Produce desktop published documents for organisation use

Internal 6

COURSE FEE: $35 - Printing, paper

CONTINUATION: Entry to Design School

NCEA LEVEL 3 DRAMA *

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Level 2 NCEA Drama or Drama Teacher's permission.

COURSE INFORMATION: Numbers limited to 20. This is an advanced academic drama course and previous experience in drama is preferred. Some papers may not be offered in 2015 but internal credits will be a minimum of 18.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 26 Drama credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91512 3 Yes Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance

Internal 4

91513 3 Yes Devise and perform drama to realise a concept

Internal 5

91514 3 Yes Interpret a prescribed text to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period

External 4

91515 3 Yes Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period

Internal 4

91516 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner

Internal 4

91517 3 Yes Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production

Internal 5

91518 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance

External 4

91519 3 Yes Script a drama suitable for living performance

Internal 5

91520 3 Yes Direct a drama performance Internal 5

COURSE FEE: $50 for curriculum materials, make-up & costuming, plus NZQA Fees.

OTHER COSTS: Theatre visits and internal or external workshops (individual expense).

CONTINUATION: University, Polytech, Performing Arts Courses, Journalism, Advertising,

Tourism, Media, Business Management

NCEA LEVEL 3 ECONOMICS *

PREREQUISITE: At least 7 external credits from Level 1 Economics. Level 2 Economics study is an advantage.

COURSE INFORMATION: Focus at Level 3 Economics is complex micro-economics. The key areas of study include efficiency and equity and government intervention. Students will consider issues affecting New Zealand and as part of their internal assessment requirements will need to keep a journal or blog and comment regularly on these issues.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 18 Economics domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

3.1 3 Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium.

External 4

3.2 3 Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis

External 4

3.3 3 Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts

Internal 5

3.4 3 Demonstrate understanding of government interventions to correct market failures

Internal 5

3.5* 3 Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy

External 6

*3.5 may be offered as an extension to students who have completed Level 2 Economics

COURSE FEE: $20 photocopying of course materials.

OTHER COSTS: Approx. $10 for elearn Economics licence


NCEA LEVEL 3 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS

COURSE INFORMATION: The following Unit Standards will be offered to Year 13 students who have achieved NCEA Level 2 and are in a composite Employment Skills class with Year 12 and Level 2 students. The Unit Standards enable students to build a platform of skills and attributes that may contribute to successful employment and further learning.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: 15 credits at NCEA Level 3. This subject is not University approved.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

4251 3 Plan a career path Internal 2

1980 3 Describe from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems

Internal 2

11816 3 Respond to customer enquiries by writing a range

of contexts Internal 4

12360 3 Describe and explain emerging patterns of work Internal 3

18860 3 Facilitate the Peer Support programme in schools Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $20 Workbook

CONTINUATION: Level 3 Employment Skills (composite Year 12/13)

NCEA LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING

PREREQUISITE: Students KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines. Must have completed Level 2 Engineering.

COURSE INFORMATION: This is a full year’s course which covers Engineering Practice (workshop based projects) knowledge of Engineering Materials, Drawing and Design.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 20 credits towards NCEA Level 3

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2436 3 Create three-dimensional models under supervision

Internal 5

20802 3 Produce detailed two-dimensional engineering drawings using CAD software under supervision

Internal 6

20799 3 Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering metals

Internal 4

21910 3 Interpret mechanical engineering drawings Internal 5

COURSE FEE: $60 – Raw materials

OTHER COSTS: Extra embellishment and additional resources as appropriate

CONTINUATION: Tertiary education, Gateway or Apprenticeship

NCEA LEVEL 3 ENGLISH *

PREREQUISITE: 12 Credits in Level 2 English at least two External Level 2 Achievement Standards.

COURSE INFORMATION: Students study literature and language, including a film, extended text, style analysis, their own research project and an oral presentation. Level 3 English is an essential base for tertiary study in media, management, the arts, commerce, advertising and law. This subject can be endorsed with Achieved with Merit or Excellence.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 25 English domain credits towards NCEA Level 3


LEVEL LIT READING

WRITING

TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91472 3 Yes Both Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence

External 4

91473 3 Yes Writing Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence

External 4

91474 3 Yes Both Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading supported by evidence

External 4

91476 3 Yes Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains and structures ideas

Internal 3

91477 3 Yes Create a fluent and coherent visual text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas using verbal and visual language

Internal 3

91478 3 Yes Respond critically to significant connections across text, supported by evidence

Internal 4

91480 3 Yes Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: $10 for Course Booklets

OTHER COSTS: Class trips, texts, outside workshops (optional) CONTINUATION: Tertiary education, employment

LEVEL 1-3 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

CLASS ENTRY: The Oxford Placement Test, along with other written and oral testing taken during orientation, will determine the ESOL level the student will commence study at, and how many periods ESOL daily a student will take eg. at Beginner Level a student may require 2 – 3 periods of ESOL daily.

COURSE INFORMATION: ESOL is taught at 5 levels - Basic, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate. IELTS / TOIEC / TOEFL course materials and tutorials are available to Year 12 and 13 students on request. All levels focus on the speaking/listening/reading/writing aspects of English. NCEA is taught at Years 11, 12 and 13. Particular emphasis is placed on reading and writing, which is a major component of mainstream subjects and future tertiary education. If students reach Intermediate Level during Year 9 / 10 they can, if they wish, join the NCEA mainstream English Course in Year 11. ESOL has NCEA Unit Standards at Levels 1-3, which are endorsed as Achieved or Not Achieved

University Entry: Some Universities may require a 6.0 - 6.5 Band Score pass in IELTS (as well as

the required Year 13) entry into a New Zealand University. This is the same as for native English speaking students.

Those students taking Year 13 subjects which require a high level of English skill/ understanding, eg. History, Geography, will need an IELTS score of 6.0 before they will be considered for entry into these subjects or have entered school at Years 9/10 and have shown themselves to be able students.

NCEA QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: ESOL Unit Standards and Literacy Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2968 1 Read simple recounts of life experiences Internal 4

2985 1 Read simple information texts Internal 4

17139 1 Write simple descriptions Internal 4

17366 1 Write simple recounts Internal 3

NCEA literacy Level 2 (10 credits required - 5 reading, 5 writing) Undertaken by students who are studying at an Intermediate level of English or 5.0 – 5.5 IELTS

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2969 2 Read recounts in familiar contexts Internal 4

2986 2 Read information texts in familiar contexts Internal 4

17368 2 Write information texts Internal 4

3477 2 Write recounts on familiar topics Internal 4

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

17363 3 Read information texts Internal 4

17361 3 Read recounts Internal 4

17144 3 Write information texts Internal 5

17372 3 Write recounts Internal 5

17370 3 Write expressing a viewpoint Internal 5

COURSE FEE: Year 13 IELTS $250. Exam Fee (Exam taken at Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua).

http://www.waiariki.ac.nz/

NCEA LEVEL 3 FOOD HOSPITALITY

PREREQUISITE: Students KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines and must have Unit Standard 167 – Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision. Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD. Preference given to students who have studied and passed a Level 2 Technology course.

COURSE INFORMATION: Students work through an independent research project, working with an external client. Some Hospitality standards may also be offered.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: This course will lead to university study and will complement the Professional Cookery course with Waiariki.



CREDIT VALUE

91643 3 Implement complex procedures to process a specified product

Internal 6

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

168 3 Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

Internal 4

13310 3 Prepare basic hot and cold dessert items in a commercial kitchen

Internal 5

13119 3 Prepare and bake basic dough products in a commercial kitchen

Internal 4

13322 3 Prepare and cook basic pastry dishes in a commercial kitchen

Internal 4

24525 3 Perform food costing calculations in a commercial hospitality environment

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $80 – Ingredients

OTHER COSTS: Specialty ingredients, containers

CONTINUATION: Polytechnic, University Business Management.

NCEA LEVEL 3 FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION *

PREREQUISITE: Level 2 NCEA with some practical cooking experience. Students must be prepared to engage with entrepreneurs and in doing so develop entrepreneurial qualities.

COURSE INFORMATION: A programme like this is designed to help bridge the gap between two disciplines and makes the student a valuable asset to any industry.

This programme is designed to complement a wide variety of careers pathways.

This programme is allowing students to learn entrepreneurial business skills and food science in one programme.

Opportunities for students include:

Business Management

Product development

Quality assurance management

Production management

Food technologist

Research and development

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: Up to 21 credits towards NCEA Level 3

NB: 15 credits come from the same domain as an approved



CREDIT VALUE

91643 3 Implement complex procedures to process a specified product

Internal 6

91382 3 Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product

Internal 6

91384 3 Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity

Internal 9

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

168 3 Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $65 plus costs for industry visits for hands on experience for authentic fact finding opportunities.

CONTINUATION: Polytechnic, University Business Management.

NCEA LEVEL 3 FRENCH * (correspondence only in 2014)

PREREQUISITE: 9 Credits NCEA Level 2 French.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will extend students beyond the familiar language patterns of Level 2 French. Students will learn to use language more flexibly in speaking and writing and extract details from unfamiliar spoken, written and/or visual texts. Cultural aspects will be understood through the language material.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 24 French domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91543 3 Listen and Respond Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts

External 5

91544 3 Speak, Present Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicates a critical response to stimulus material

Internal 3

91545 3 Interact Interact clearly using spoken French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations

Internal 6

91546 3 View and Respond Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and / or visual French texts

External 5

91547 3 Write Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives

Internal 5

OTHER COSTS: Language Perfect Licence ($20.00). Renash Level 3 available if needed ($17.00

TBC)

NCEA LEVEL 3 GEOGRAPHY * PREREQUISITE: 12 credits in level 2 Geography, History or English. HOD discretion in special cases.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will cover the following topics – Tongariro National Park, Tourism processes, Independent geographical research, Milford Sound, Energy Production and Global Issues )Blood Diamonds).

It will include field trip to Tongariro National Park.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: Up to 23 Geography credits towards NCEA Level 3 - a combination of some of the standards below.



CREDIT VALUE

91426 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment

External 4

91427 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of cultural processes

External 4

91429 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of environments through the application of geographic concepts and skills

External 4

91430 3 Yes Yes Conduct geographic research with consultation

Internal 5

91431 3 Yes Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue

Internal 3

91432 3 Yes Analyse aspects of a global geographic topic

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: $200 approximate cost of field trip.


NCEA LEVEL 3 HEALTH STUDIES *

PREREQUISITE: Level 2 NCEA Literacy and/or Level 2 Health Studies - (14 credits or at HOD's discretion)

COURSE INFORMATION: Health Studies is an approved subject for entry to University. Students will:

Analyse a health issue for a particular group within New Zealand society e.g. teenage

pregnancy.

Analyse an international health issue e.g. Disease in the Pacific region.

Investigate a range of health practices in contemporary New Zealand society e.g. western

scientific medicine, complementary and alternative medicine and traditional medicine.

Examine contemporary dilemmas / ethical issues e.g. assisted reproductive technology,

elective plastic surgery.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 19 Health Education domain credits towards NCEA Level 3. Subject can be endorsed with Achieved, Merit or Excellence.



CREDIT VALUE

91461 3 Yes Analyse a New Zealand health issue Internal 5

91462 3 Yes Analyse an international health issue External 5

91463 3 Yes Explain a range of health practices currently used in New Zealand

Internal 5

91464 3 Yes Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: Nil

CONTINUATION: Health is a recognised subject for University Entrance and will help towards

health-related courses at University and Polytechnic.

NCEA LEVEL 3 HISTORY *

PREREQUISITE: 12 Credits or more in Level 1 or 2 History 12 Credits or more in Level 2 English or with HOD approval

COURSE INFORMATION:

A Study of nineteenth century New Zealand History and the Vietnam Conflict. • The opportunity to sit scholarship examinations is offered in this subject.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: 37 History domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91434 3 Yes Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders

Internal 5

91435 3 Yes Analyse an historical event or place, of significance to New Zealanders

Internal 5

91436 3 Yes Analyse evidence relating to an historical event

External 4

91437 3 Yes Analyse different perspectives of an event

Internal 5

91438 3 Yes Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event

External 6

91439 3 Yes Analyse a significant historical trend and the forces that influenced it

External 6

Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the following Unit Standard

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

5840 3 Analyse the Treaty of Waitangi Internal 6

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: Nil

CONTINUATION: Tertiary Education.

NCEA LEVEL 3 IT ACADEMY

PREREQUISITE:

COURSE INFORMATION: The certificate that accompanies digital literacy course is recognised world-wide. Microsoft office specialist provides students with tools to enhance academic performance while providing students with a substantial advantage in their higher learning and work force pursuits. Skills are developed in MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook etc.

The IT Academy offers these avenues: Business Server Database Development Design Creative

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

18741 3 Create a computer programme to provide a solution

Internal 6

18756 3 Use and maintain a computer database for business reporting and decision making

Internal 4

24872 3 Produce documents for a workplace using a computer

Internal 3

25661 3 Design and assemble an interactive media product without scripting

Internal 3

25782 3 Investigate the use of Information and Communications Technology in an organisation

Internal 6

Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the following Unit Standard

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2785 3 Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use

Internal 5

2789 3 Produce desktop published documents for organisation use

Internal 6

5947 3 Use computer technology to solve a specified problem

Internal 3

5955 3 Demonstrate an understanding of documentation for computer applications

Internal 5

COURSE FEE:

OTHER COSTS

CONTINUATION: Polytechnic Office Administration course, University..

NCEA LEVEL 3 MATHEMATICS WITH CALCULUS *

PREREQUISITE: Achievement or better in the following NCEA Achievement Standards AS 91256, AS 91261 and AS 91262.

Algebraic skills must be good to cope with the extension in Algebra.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course extends the work started in NCEA Level Two with an emphasis on Calculus. The course will help to gain skills in logical thinking and problem solving. It is highly recommended that Students who are also studying NCEA Level 3 Physics should study Calculus.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: Up to 24 Mathematics domain credits at NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship


LEVEL NUM TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91573 3 Yes Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems

Internal 3

91575 3 Yes Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems

Internal 4

91577 3 Yes Apply algebraic methods in solving problems

External 5

91578 3 Yes Apply differentiation methods in solving problems

External 6

91579 3 Yes Apply integration methods in solving problems

External 6

COURSE FEE: Nil.

OTHER COSTS : A scientific calculator or Graphing calculator is essential, study guide approx. $25 (Note if buying a graphing calculator please see your maths teacher first as some graphing calculators are not allowed in the NCEA exam)

CONTINUATION: This course provides a basis for those going on to a further education who require some specialisation in Mathematics, including the Sciences, Engineering, Economics and other fields where reasoning and Mathematical analysis is an important tool.

NCEA LEVEL 3 MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS & MODELLING*

PREREQUISITE: Achievement or better in the following NCEA Achievement Standards AS 91261, AS 91264 and AS 91267.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course extends the work started in NCEA Level 2 with an emphasis on Statistics, Probability, Time Series and Statistical Processes.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: Up to 22 Maths domain credits at NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship


LEVEL LIT NUM TITLE

ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91580 3 Yes Yes Investigate times series Internal 4

91581 3 Yes Yes Investigate bivariate measurement data

Internal 4

91584 3 Yes Yes Evaluate statistically based reports External 4

91585 3 Yes Apply probability concepts in solving problems

External 4

91586 3 Yes Apply probability distributions in solving problems

External 4

91587 3 Yes Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems

Internal 2

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: A Graphing calculator is essential. Study Guide approx. $25 (Note if buying a graphing calculator please see your maths teacher first as some graphing calculators are not allowed in the NCEA exam). The school does have some graphing calculators that

it hires.

CONTINUATION: This course continues on to tertiary studies in Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Accountancy, Business Management, Psychology, Geography and other fields that require the use of statistics.

NCEA LEVEL 3 MEDIA STUDIES *

PREREQUISITE: 12 credits in Level 2 Media Studies. Students who did not sit Media Studies in 2013 may also take this course after consultation with staff. However, students must have gained at least 12 credits in Level 2 English and be prepared to work hard. The course will suit students who are interested in pursuing journalism or other media-related careers. They will be expected to make some contribution towards school publicity.

COURSE INFORMATION: The course includes close analysis of the various media: film, television, newspapers social websites and radio.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 23 Media Studies domain credits towards NCEA Level 3


LEVEL LIT TITLE

ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91491 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings

Internal 3

91492 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society

Internal 3

91493 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society

External 4

91494 3 Yes Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief

Internal 4

91495 3 Yes Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief

Internal 6

91497 3 Yes Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: $10 for a course booklet plus NZQA fees

OTHER COSTS: Nil

CONTINUATION: Tertiary study, employment

NCEA LEVEL 3 MUSIC *

PRE-REQUISITE Motivated and showing significant ability in the 2011 Level 2 Music Class

COURSE INFORMATION: 24 credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91416 3 Making Music – Present two programmes of music as a featured soloist

Internal 8

91417 3 Making Music – Perform a programme of music on a second instrument as a featured soloist

Internal 4

91418 3 Making Music - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group

Internal 4

91419 3 Making Music – Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music

Internal 8

OTHER COSTS: $150 for tuition fee, presentation folders, clean 4GB or greater memory stick (drumsticks, reeds, straps, picks, headphones etc as necessary)

NCEA LEVEL 3: PHYSICAL EDUCATION *

PREREQUISITE: 14 Credits in Level 2 Physical Education or with 12 or more credits at Level 2

English. Entry can also be approved through a meeting with Head of Department and at their discretion.

COURSE INFORMATION: This is an in depth study of ‘Personal Fitness and Well Being’, the performance of a chosen activity against National Standards, Biomechanical analysis of skills, and risk management.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 22 Credits towards NCEA Level 3.

ENDORSEMENT: Students have the opportunity to be endorsed with Achieved, Merit and

Excellence.



CREDIT VALUE

91499 3 Yes Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others

Internal 3

91500 3 Yes Yes Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme

Internal 4

91501 3 Yes Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting

Internal 4

91502 3 Yes Examine a current physical activity, event, trend or issue and its impact on New Zealand’s society

Internal 4

91498 3 Yes Yes Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for life-long well-being

Internal 4

Possibility of doing

91504 3 Yes Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activities to devise safety management strategies

Internal 3

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: $40 Course Workbook & subscription to Silicone Coach online access.


NCEA LEVEL 3 PHYSICS *

PREREQUISITE: 14 Credits (8 of which must be external) or better in NCEA Level 2 Physics, or at the discretion of HOD Science.

COURSE INFORMATION: Students will study the following topics:

Mechanics expanding on topics from last year and introducing simple harmonic motion.

Waves, traveling waves, standing waves, interference and Doppler Effect.

Electricity study of AC and DC in capacitors, inductors and resistors.

Atomic physics looking at nuclei of atoms and photons.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: 23 Physics domain credits toward NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91521

3 Yes Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship.

Internal 4

91523 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of wave systems.

External 4

91524 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems.

External 6

91525 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics.

Internal 3

91526 3 Yes Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems.

External 6

COURSE FEE: Approximately $20 - Course materials and $25 ABA course manual


NCEA LEVEL 3 PRODUCT DESIGN (USING HARD MATERIALS) *

PREREQUISITE: Product Design level 1. Students KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines. Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD.

COURSE INFORMATION: This is a full year course based in Hard Materials Technology. Students will identify a real need or opportunity to design, develop and make a product to meet the needs of an individual client. Students will consult with their clients frequently over the course of their designing and testing phases of their projects.

This course is ideal for students wishing to continue with Technology through to Level 3 and follow courses such as Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Design or Architecture at University.




CREDIT VALUE

91608 3 Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context

Internal 4

91610 3 Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense

Internal 6

91611 3 Develop a prototype considering fitness for purposes in the broadest sense

Internal

91613 3 Demonstrate understanding of material development

External 4

91620 3 Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product

Internal 6

COURSE FEE: $60 - Raw materials, consumables

OTHER COSTS: Extra embellishments and additional resources as appropriate.

CONTINUATION:

NCEA LEVEL 3 SCULPTURE * Design and Making

COURSE INFORMATION: This course explores the process of development that turns a 2 dimensional design into a 3 dimensional one. The course structure follows that of a wide range of industries including the film industry and computer gaming when a new idea or product needs developing. For example students will produce a range of ideas then reduce that to one, explore a range of materials and methods to make it, make a model to work out any problems, then produce it full size. Students will be made aware of a wide range of influences, styles of drawing, sculpting materials and methods.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 27 credits



CREDIT VALUE

91449 3 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to sculpture

Internal 4

91454 3 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established sculpture practice

Internal 4

91459 3 Produce a systemic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within sculpture practice

External 14

91460 3 Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to a visual arts cultural context

Internal 4

91620 3 Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product

Internal 6

CONTINUATION: Full Level 2 NCEA, Careers in design and making. Computer character and game design, book cover design, fashion design, animation, graphic design, interior design, furniture product and industrial design. Architecture, Story board, set, costume, prop design for theatre, television and films plus much more. COST: $40.00 NB: Please note that this is a multi-discipline course, therefore may include the same standards in programmes in Arts and Technology. Students cannot be awarded credits twice. There is a double up with this subject and with Level 3 Graphic Novel (32 credits same), Level 3 Visual Arts Painting/Printmaking (4 credits same), Level 3 Visual Arts Design (4 credits same) and Level 3 Photography (4 credits same).

NCEA LEVEL 3 SPANISH * (correspondence only in 2014)

PREREQUISITE: 9 Credits NCEA Level 2 Spanish.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will extend students beyond the familiar language patterns of Level 2 Spanish. Students will learn to use language more flexibly in speaking and writing and extract details from unfamiliar spoken, written and/or visual texts. Cultural aspects will be understood through the language material.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 24 Spanish domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91568 3 Listen and Respond Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts

External 5

91569 3 Speak, Present Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material

Internal 3

91570 3 Interact Interact clearly using spoken Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations

Internal 6

91571 3 View and Respond Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and / or visual Spanish texts

External 5

91572 3 Write Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives

Internal 5

OTHER COSTS: Language Perfect Licence ($20)

NCEA LEVEL 3 TE REO MĀORI *

PREREQUISITE: At least 12 Achievement Standard credits or 12 Unit Standard credits from NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Maori at merit or excellence pass level. Or at the discretion of the HOD Māori.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course is for those students who wish to extend and develop their skills in Whakarongo, Panui, Korero, Tuhituhi. This course will cover topics aligned to the NCEA Level 3 external examinations. The topics may include: Te Ao Hurihuri, Te Ao Turangapu, Moteatea/ Waiata/ Haka, Nga Korero o Nehera/ Pakiwaitara/Pūrākau, Famous tribal leaders born before/after 1900, Marae – Ao Hou/Ao Tawhito.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 28 credits towards NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori


LEVEL READING WRITING

TITLE ASSESSMENT MODE

CREDIT VALUE

91650 3 Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo o töna ao whānui

Internal 4

91651 3 Körero kia whakamahi i te reo Māori

o te ao whānui

Internal 6

91652 3 R Pānui kia mohio ki te reo Māori o te ao whānui

External 6

91653 3 Wr Tuhi i te reo Māori o te ao whānui External 6

91654 3 Wr Waihanga tuhinga whai take i te reo Māori o te ao whanui

Internal 6

COURSE FEE: Nil

CONTINUATION: Level 4 NCEA Unit Standards, Scholarship – Te Reo Māori.

NCEA LEVEL 3 TE WAHAROA

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Te Waharoa Level 2 or at the HOD’s discretion.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: A minimum of 16 credit maximum 38 credits towards NCEA Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

6144 3 Explain wahi tapu in relation to how Maori manage the environment

Internal 6

16049 3 Compare the English and Maori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi

Internal 3

16052 3 Describe the dispossession of Maori land and its effects

Internal 4

16053 3 Describe key historical events for one iwi or hapu post Pakeha contact

Internal 6

16056 3 Describe the changing roles for Maori women throughout history

Internal 4

16068 3 Explain the work of the Waitangi Tribunal Internal 4

16070 3 Explain the work of the Maori Land Court Internal 4

16167 3 Describe the establishment and main characteristics of hahi Maori in accordance with tikanga

Internal 3

27123 3 Identify and explain whakapapa Internal 4

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: Materials and field trips - TBA

CONTINUATION: National Certificate in Maori Levels 4 to 6 and/or further Tertiary study.

NCEA LEVEL 3 TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY *

PREREQUISITE: Students KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines. Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD.

COURSE INFORMATION: This is a full year course offering two pathways designed around fashion fabric, fashion drawing usage and creation. Students can elect to make a garment or item incorporating various suitable Unit Standards or Achievement Standards or both.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: Technology domain based credits towards NCEA Level 2

NB: Unit Standards are not University approved

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

2832 3 Measure people for outer wear Internal 3

13387 3 Construct pattern blocks for women’s outer wear

Internal 6



CREDIT VALUE

91621 3 Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product

Internal 6

91623 3 Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product

Internal 4

91626 3 Draft a pattern to interpret a design Internal 6

COURSE FEE: $60 - Pins, needles, cottons, some patterns

OTHER COSTS: Fabric, extra embellishment resources, attending courses $30 approx

NCEA LEVEL 3 THE GRAPHIC NOVEL AND ILLUSTRATON PROCESS * COURSE INFORMATION: This is a graphic art and illustration course that is designed to tap into the strong interest shown by students in the field of the art and typography used in the production of the Graphic Novel. Students will learn how to break down people and objects into simple shapes that can then developed into a dramatic image. A wide range of techniques and Art materials will be explored in the production of these images. Students will also learn to be creative with text and writing and how to incorporate it into carefully designed page layout and art work. This course has literacy credits that are fundamental to achieving a top result. NB: The art work used in Graphic novel is a fusion of comic book stylized drawing and high art techniques and methods.


LEVEL TITLE ASSESSMENT

MODE

CREDIT

VALUE

91449 3 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding

of conventions appropriate to sculpture

Internal 4

91454 3 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing

informed by established sculpture practice

Internal 4

91459 3 Produce a systematic body of work that

integrates conventions and regenerates

ideas within sculpture practice

External 14

91460 3 Produce a resolved work that demonstrates

purposeful control of skills appropriate to a

visual arts cultural context

Internal 4

91620 3 Implement complex procedures to integrate

parts using resistant materials to make a

specified product

Internal 6

CONTINUATION: Level 3 Sculpture. Since all universities want to see a portfolio that shows the range of students skills and the ability to develop an idea. These are Sculptures main focus.

NB: Please note that this is a multi-discipline course, therefore may include the same standards in programmes in Arts and Technology. Students cannot be awarded credits twice. There is a double up with this subject and with Level 3 Visual Arts Design (4 credits), Level 3 Visual Arts Photography (4 credits), Level 3 Visual Arts Painting/Printmaking (4 credits) and Level 3 Sculpture (32 credits).

NCEA LEVEL 3 TOURISM

PREREQUISITE: NCEA Level 2 Tourism

COURSE INFORMATION: This course follows on from Level 2 Tourism. It provides Unit Standards to complete the Level 2 National Certificate in Tourism and Travel, Introductory Skills. Students will enjoy reading through brochures, maps, newspapers and using the internet to research information.

This course will include a local field trip.

QUALIFICATIONS POSSIBLE: Up to 24 Credits towards NCEA Level 3 and the National Certificate in Tourism Level 2, (Introductory Skills). Students will work towards completing this certificate.

UNIT STANDARD


CREDIT VALUE

24725 3 Describe and analyse the economic significance of tourism

Internal 4

24733 3 Describe and promote New Zealand as a tourist destination

Internal 4

3727 3 Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island

countries as tourist destinations Internal 8

18211 3 Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourism

industry Internal 8

COURSE FEE: Nil

OTHER COSTS: $150 for field trip

CONTINUATION: Tertiary Studies / work in Tourist sector

NCEA LEVEL 3 VISUAL ARTS DESIGN * COURSE INFORMATION: This course will help prepare you for tertiary studies by focussing on the requirements for these courses Architecture, Fashion Design, and Graphic/Web Design. The units of work will be based around the students choice of a range of disciplines including a unit of Architectural Design, Fashion Design, and Graphic design, using a fun project based format. Tuition in Photoshop techniques, Illustrator, and Indesign are included in the programme, and drawing and painting techniques as well if required. To see exemplars go to www.nzqa.govt.na/qualifications - standards of student work.

QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE:

COURSE FEE: $20.00

OTHER COSTS: Art packs $60.00, includes a $10 printing card for assessment work. Courier costs for folio/packaging - approx. $20. CONTINUATION: Architecture, Fashion design, Landscape design, Interior design, Graphic Arts plus Communication and much more.



CREDIT VALUE

91441 Design

3 Analyse methods and ideas from established design (Optional)

Internal 4

91446 Design

3 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design

Internal 4

91451 Design

3 Systematically clarifying ideas using drawing informed by established design

Internal 4

91456 Design

3 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design

Internal 14

91460 Design

3 Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to cultural conventions. (Optional)

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $20 OTHER COSTS: Art packs $60, includes a $10 printing card for assessment work. Courier costs for folio/packaging = approx. $20. Extra printing cost likely to be $40, but students may purchase printing cards as needed. CONTINUATION: Architecture, Fashion design, Landscape design, Interior design, Graphic Arts plus Bachelor of Communications and much more. NB: Please note that this is a multi-discipline course, therefore may include the same standards in programmes in Arts and Technology. Students cannot be awarded credits twice. There is a double up with this subject and with Level 3 Visual Arts Painting/Printmaking (4 credits), Level 3 Visual Arts Photography (4 credits), Level 3 Sculpture (credits) and Level 3 Graphic Novel (4 credits).

http://www.nzqa.govt.na/qualifications

NCEA LEVEL 3 VISUAL ART: PAINTING / PRINTMAKING *

(Students may take either subject in this line, or a combination of standards)

PREREQUISITE: Credits in Level 1 or 2 NCEA Visual Arts or equivalent portfolio.

COURSE INFORMATION: This course is designed to guide students to realising their creative potential through Fine Arts practices, using a variety of painting, drawing and image making processes and materials. Emphasis will be on exploration and experimentation, and based on the study of professional contemporary artists. The assessment units will be fun projects that are easy for students to engage in, based around themes of Landscape, Figures and Still life. A range of painting styles will be explored from Expressionism, Realism and Abstraction. Drawing tuition is provided throughout the course. Independent research is a key aspect in developing work at Level 3.

An art history unit can be added to the course if students wish to extend their programme from the practical investigations, and gain extra credits towards NCEA.

A field trip will start the year off to gather visual information, using “Figure in Cultural Space” as a theme, where we will photograph and sketch our models in a setting, from which to explore back in the classroom on canvas. QUALIFICATION POSSIBLE: 30 Arts domain credits towards NCEA Level 3



CREDIT VALUE

91441 Painting 91443 Printmaking

3 Analyse methods and ideas from established painting or printmaking practice

Internal 4


3 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting or printmaking.

Internal 4


3 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting or printmaking practice.

Internal 4


3 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting or printmaking practice.

External 14

91460 3 Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to visual arts cultural context

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $20 - Art making materials, miscellaneous supplies and paper.

OTHER COSTS: Costs particular to the style/medium being used may be incurred by the student. $70. Other materials may be required from time to time. Courier costs for folio/packaging = approx. $20. Art pack $95 but this may be less if the student has materials from the previous year. (The art pack includes a $10 printing card for research).

CONTINUATION: Careers in the “Creative Industries”, Film and television, design, fashion, fine arts, Teaching, Arts Administration.

NB: 3.4 “Moving image” digital submissions are an option rather than the traditional “folio boards”.

NB: Please note that this is a multi-discipline course, therefore may include the same standards in programmes in Arts and Technology. Students cannot be awarded credits twice. There is a double up with this subject and with Level 3 Visual Arts Photography (4 credits), Level 3 Visual Arts Design (4 credits), Level 3 Graphic Novel (4 credits) and Level 3 Sculpture (4 credits).

NCEA LEVEL 3 VISUAL ART: PHOTOGRAPHY *

PREREQUISITE: NCEA Level 1 & 2 Visual Art or Photography credits or equivalent portfolio

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will focus on digital processes and Photoshop techniques, and the inclusion of Fine Arts practices such as screen printing, fabric transfers, painting and collage. Students may use the darkroom if they show an interest in this area, but it is not required for assessment. The work developed for assessment for both internal and external assessments will be fun project based investigations around themes. These themes will use a variety of interesting professional Artist Models to help guide us to a successful body of practical work in each unit. Independent research is a key aspect in developing work at Level 3. You will need to have your own digital camera with aperture priority settings, a USB stick of 2GB, and a keen and motivated attitude. A field trip will be included in the course, to start off the year and gather visual information for our first assignment.




CREDIT VALUE

91442 3 Analyse methods and ideas from established photography practice. (Optional)

Internal 4

91447 3 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography

Internal 4

91452 3 Systematically clarifying ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice

Internal 4

91457 3 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates idea

Internal 14

91460 3 Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to cultural conventions. (Optional)

Internal 4

COURSE FEE: $40 art making materials.

OTHER COSTS: Compulsory photo pack: $100.00 Includes $30 printing costs for internals, visual diaries, art and crafting supplies and materials, and storage and presentation folders. Courier costs for folio/packaging = approx. $20.

Students will need to purchase supplementary materials as required. Field trip costs - TBA

CONTINUATION Careers in the “Creative industries”: Film and television, design, fashion, fine arts etc. Sports and Adventure Tourism Photography, Advertising and Marketing Photography, Portrait Photography NB: Please note that this is a multi-discipline course, therefore may include the same standards in programmes in Arts and Technology. Students cannot be awarded credits twice. There is a double up with this subject and with Level 3 Visual Arts Painting/Printmaking (4 credits), Level 3 Visual Arts Design (4 credits), Level 3 Sculpture (4 credits) and Level 3 Graphic Novel (4 credits).

Documents

Level 3 Curriculum Guide