NCEA Y12 and 13 Handbook 2024-2025

Subject Selection Handbook

Introduction

Welcome to the Queen Margaret College National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Subject Selection Handbook for Years 12 and 13. The purpose of this booklet is to help you make the best subject choices to meet your particular needs and preferred tertiary pathway. You need to study this guide very closely and carefully discuss your options with those people who can assist you to make an informed choice. As well as talking to your parents and friends, help is available from people at school.

STAFF WHO CAN ASSIST WITH COURSE SELECTION

Principal

Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching

Deputy Principal – Wellbeing

Careeers Director

HEADS OF LEARNING AREAS

Jayne-Ann Young

Holly Payne

Fiona Crawford

Bee Laing

EnglishAnnabelHarris

Humanities

Languages

Mathematics

Adrian Hardy

Caroline Harding

Matthew Kavanagh

PE&HealthTarronStead

ArtsTimJenkin

Science

Technology

SENIOR SCHOOL DEANS

Year 11

Year 12

Rebecca Hickey

Richard Knuckey

Vanessa Petrowski

Florence Hamon

Year13CoralieMorrison

Deans, subject teachers and tutor teachers are more than happy to help but ultimately this is a family decision. Even though it is early days, it is also sensible to check university websites regarding entry requirements for particular courses.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

National Certificate of Educational Achievement

StudentsenteringYears12and13shouldbemakingsubject choices related to their long-term educational goals and (possible) career choices. Information gathering is important at this stage. As well as considering whether to do the IB Diploma or NCEA in Years 12 and 13, students should be aware of their abilities, aptitudes and interests and are encouraged to take into account this information when they selecttheirsubjects.

Mathematics is necessary in so many careers, and, while it is optional from Year 12 onwards, it should be included, if at all possible.

In Year 12, English is compulsory. Students study a total of six subjects unless a different course is negotiated with the Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching, Holly Payne (holly.payne@qmc.school.nz).

In Year 13, there are no compulsory subjects. Students study five or six subjects in order to maximise their chances of getting the best possible certificate endorsement and course endorsements.

AscholarshipprogrammerunsinYear12&13.Scholarship is offered in all Level 3 subjects to all students, whether studying NCEA or IB Diploma. Individual subjects run classes throughout the year, the aim of which is to deepen content knowledge as well as develop critical thinking skills. Scholarship requires students to demonstrate a high level of synthesis, integration and application of ideas and breadth of knowledge and understanding.

Every effort is made to accommodate each student’s subject choices. However, it is not always possible to do this. Where there are clashes in subject choices or the class size is too small, students may be asked to make another choice.

NCEA comprises three levels of achievement. NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3. At Queen Margaret College, some students are multi- levelling to suit their abilities and future pathways. We believe that every student should study a challenging yet satisfying course. Generally, Year 12 students do NCEA Level 2 and Year 13 students, NCEA Level 3, but we have some students who are doing a multi-level course.

For a student to be awarded NCEA Level 2 they must achieve 80 credits, 60 of which must be from Level 2 standards (20 credits from Level 1 may be used toward Level 2). There are no literacy or numeracy requirements for this qualification if NCEA Level 1 has been completed.

For a student to be awarded NCEA Level 3 they must achieve 80 credits, 60 of which must be from Level 3 standards (20 credits from Level 2 can be used towards Level 3).

The NCEA qualification encourages students to achieve the best possible results and there are two endorsements to acknowledge this:

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ϐ If students achieve 14 credits at Excellence in a QMC Year 12 or 13 course, they will have the subject endorsed with Excellence.

ϐ If students achieve 14 credits at Merit or higher in a QMC Year 12 or 13 subject, they will have the subject endorsed with Merit.

ϐ Thecourseendorsementmustincludeatleast3 credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards. There are some exceptions where the course is completely internally assessed.

ϐ The course endorsement applies in the year the subjectisstudiedandcreditsobtainedinprevious years cannot be carried over.

ϐ NCEA Level 2 or 3 certificate endorsed with Excellence which requires 50 credits at Excellence attherequiredlevel.

ϐ NCEA Level 2 or 3 certificate endorsed with Merit which requires 50 credits at Merit or higher at the requiredlevel.

ϐ Creditsobtainedattherequiredlevelcanbe carried over from previous years.

Further information on the NCEA is available on the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

1. NCEA Level 2 or 3 endorsed certificates

NCEA course endorsements

Examination Fees

NZQA no longer charges fees for domestic students to enter NCEA or Scholarship Assessments. Fees are still payable by international students. Further information can be found at www.nzqa.govt.nz

However, students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect.com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of approximately $70.

University Entrance

NCEA Level 3 Certificate is required including at least 14 credits in each of 3 approved subjects. All students must also satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements which are:

ϐ Numeracy–10 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or higher (or from other approved standards)

ϐ Literacy–10 credits at Level 2 or above with 5 credits from Reading and 5 credits from Writing. These can be obtained from English or other approvedsubjects.

New Zealand Universities continually review their entry requirements both to the university and/or to particular courses. This may be higher than stated above and it is recommendedthatstudentscheckacceptancecriteria with the Universities. A list of University websites is includedinthisHandbook.

New Zealand Scholarship

Scholarship is a monetary award to recognise New Zealand’s top students annually. It does not attract credits nor contribute towards a qualification, but the fact that a student has gained a scholarship will appear on their Record of Achievement

andisaprestigiousachievement.Talentedstudentsare encouragedtoenteroneormoreScholarshipsubjectsas well as their Level 3 assessments.

Student performance will be assessed externally against a schedule that ensures a ranking of candidates is produced. For each standard there are three levels of reporting:

ϐ Scholarshipnotattained.

ϐ Scholarship.

ϐ Outstanding Performance.

The number of awards in each subject will be based on the proportion of the number of students in Year 13 entered for national assessment in those subjects.

Subjects

ART HISTORY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of NCEA Level 2 Visual Art, History, English.

Course Description

This course will provide the necessary background for students who are considering tertiary study in the Arts, Visual Culture, Design Communication or Humanities. Each student will undertake both internal and external achievement standards that will examine the stylistic qualities of art works from the Renaissance period through to Modern Art movements. Emphasis will be placed on

ASSESSMENT

investigation and critical analysis of art works to explore meaning, values, iconography and context. Students will learn about the history of human creativity and the relationship between art, artists and societal and political contexts of their time. This subject will require students to submit work in essay form.

Contributions:

ϐ Students will require two text/workbooks and will be charged approximately $25 per workbook.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

BIOLOGY – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Biology and Chemistry or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Through the study of cellular and genetic processes students will further develop their understanding of the links between biological structure and function. Students will also examine the validity of biological information presented to the public. Practical skills will continue to be developed as students plan and carry out an investigation

intocellularprocesses.Itisrecommendedthatstudents have achieved the Biology achievement standards in the Year 11 Biology & Chemistry course.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www.educationperfect. com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

BIOLOGY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Biology, or approval by Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 3 students build on their genetic understanding from Year 12 and study how different species have evolved. The story of human evolution allows students to discover the links between biological and cultural evolution. Students also develop an awareness of

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintainsastableinternalenvironment.

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

Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biologicalimplications.

Demonstrate understanding of trends in humanevolution.

Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance.

the implications of genetic material manipulation and the techniques involved. An understanding of homeostasis will be developed through the study of blood glucose levels.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect. com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Business and Economics is an advantage, but all students who achieve NCEA Level 1 can selectthiscourse.

Course Description

This course combines NCEA Level 2 achievement standards from Business Studies and Economics to prepare students for future studies in commerce. Economics is the study of scarcity, resource allocation and the methods and processes by which choices are made in the satisfaction of human wants. Students will

investigate the economic issues of inflation, government economic policies, and economic growth. They will also learn about marketing research. Students do not need to have studied Business & Economics previously to choose this course, although the knowledge gained from Year 11 will be useful throughout this course.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $45).

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Business and Economics or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Business Studies and Economics at Level 3 builds upon Level 2 concepts of developing marketing and entrepreneurial skills. They will be working in consultation with the Young Enterprise Scheme in the development of their business activity. This will include: product design, production, marketing, sales and finance. This will involve taking a product to market with clearly defined goals based around economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

ASSESSMENT

The focus for the Economics aspect of the course is to explore the New Zealand economy in relation to macro-economic goals and use economic models to illustrate concepts. This gives a useful understanding of the economy and how the government influences businesses. The focus is on economic growth, inflation, unemployment and government decision making.

Contributions

ϐ All students are registered with the Young Enterprise Scheme (approximate cost $35)

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $25).

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

CALCULUS – Level 3

Recommended Previous Study

Merit in the Level 2 algebra, trigonometry and calculus standards or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning andTeaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 3 Calculus involves students thinking about abstract mathematical concepts, with a particular emphasis on algebra, trigonometry and calculus. Students

ASSESSMENT

taking this course may be intending further studies that require a robust mathematical background, such as physics, engineering, technology or economics.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $35).

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CHEMISTRY – Level 2

Recommended Previous Study

Achieved in the chemistry achievement standards offered in either of the Level 1 Science courses or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course includes developing an understanding of central concepts and patterns in Chemistry, and the carrying out of qualitative and quantitative investigations.

ASSESSMENT

Carry out a practical investigation into a substance presentinaconsumerproductusingquantitative analysis.

Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes.

Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity.

Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect.com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Level 2 Chemistry course or approval from the Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The Year 13 Chemistry course builds on content covered in Year 12 Chemistry in the topics of atomic structure and bonding, organic chemistry, thermochemical principles and reactions involving aqueous systems. They also learn to use spectroscopic data to determine the structure of organic molecules. Students chose the standards they wish to study with a maximum of up to 4 from the list below.

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances.

Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us.

Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry.

Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organiccompounds.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect. com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

CHINESE – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Chinese course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

By the end of the Chinese NCEA Level 2 course, students should be able to communicate information and justify ideas and opinions using both spoken and written Chinese. They improve their interactive skills by initiating and maintaining conversations in a range of familiar situations. Students also write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information in genuine contexts and

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Chinese texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in Chinese that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Chinese text(s) on familiar matters.

Write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

deliver a two-minute speech. They study the following topics: the Chinese education system, leisure and sports activities, part-time jobs, relationships, health andtravel.Studentsalsohaveregularconversationclasses with our Chinese language assistant to practise their speakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be charged for a booklet of photocopied material costing around $10.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

CHINESE – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Chinese course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The aim of this NCEA Level 3 course is to enable students to interact in a variety of situations, recognise finer details in spoken and written Chinese texts and draw conclusions.

ASSESSMENT

Achievement Standard Title

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extendedspokenChinesetexts.

Give a spoken presentation in Chinese that communicatesacriticalresponsetostimulus material.

Students use basic language patterns spontaneously and develop and support their points of view. They study the following topics: overseas travel, the history and geography of cities in China, communication and media, environmentalissuesandmigration.

Contributions:

ϐ Students will be charged for a booklet of photocopied material costing around $10.

3.1

(AS91534, 3.2

Canbetaken in place of 91535)

Interact clearly using spoken Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations. AS91535, 3.3

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written / or visual Chinese text(s). AS91536, 3.4

Write a variety of text types in clear Chinese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives. AS91537, 3.5

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – Level 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Digital Technology course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of elements that form part of the exciting and ever changing world of digital technology. Students will solve real life problems and communicate these solutions visually.

ASSESSMENT

Students will learn to design and develop websites using HTML and CSS, and develop simple web applications using the programming language Python. Throughout the creation process, students will test, evaluate and model their digital solutions, and reflect on their own ability to manage the risks associated with creating digital outcomes.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Digital Technology course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course would be of interest to students wishing to pursue a career in the software industry, web

ASSESSMENT

Present a reflective analysis of developing a digitaloutcome.

Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense 6 credits (internal).

development or those who have an interest in computer hardware. Building on the Year 12 course, students will further develop and refine their skills in digital imaging, web design, computer programming, and computer science. Throughout the creation process, students will test, evaluate and model their digital solutions. They will also provide a reflective analysis of what is involved in developingadigitaloutcome.

DRAMA – Level 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Drama course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Students learn how to effectively apply the techniques of Drama in performance with a focus on the communication of subtext. They participate in the production of a selected script and develop their understanding of how production technologies work in combination to support a production

ASSESSMENT

Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production.

Devise and perform a Drama to realise an intention.

Apply Drama techniques in a scripted context.

Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance

concept. A unit of work on devised theatre challenges students’ creativity and discipline as they apply themselves to the process of creating, scripting and performing an original piece of drama and further develop their performance and group work skills. A study of a world theatre tradition or form broadens and deepens their understanding of the history of theatre and the influence of historical features on modern performance. Students attend professional theatre productions and learn to extend their knowledge and critical understanding of the way theatre is created and the purpose it has served across history.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

DRAMA – Level 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Drama course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Students learn how to fully integrate all the techniques of Drama in the communication of a solo or group performance. They apply their knowledge of performance

ASSESSMENT

Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production.

Devise & perform a drama to realise a concept.

Interpretscriptedtexttointegratedrama techniques in performance.

Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance

to the production of a selected script where they research a given role and extend their understanding of how production technologies work together to support a production concept. Students create, script and perform a 10-15 minute piece of theatre based on a given stimulus. They learn to analyse the production features of professional productions they view as audience members and to synthesise their ideas about the many and various ways effective theatre can be made and performed.

ENGLISH – LEVEL 2 (COMPULSORY)

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 English course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course continues to develop students’ skills in literary analysis and communication and to encourage a genuine appreciation of literature. Language is developed through the production of creative and formal language, and by

ASSESSMENT

Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence.

Analyse specified aspects of a studied visual or oral text, supported by evidence.

Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing.

Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text

Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusions

literary study. Students improve their analysis skills by studying a selection of literary texts. A film is also studied, with the appreciation of appropriate film conventions and their effectiveness. The requirement for UE literacy can be gained through successful completion of this course.

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The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

ENGLISH – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 English course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

ASSESSMENT

Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s).

Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studiedvisualororaltext(s).

Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and /or oral texts through close reading, supported by evidence.

Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains and structures ideas.

Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustain and structures ideas.

Course Description

This course builds on skills of literary analysis established in Level 2 English. This course has an emphasis on developing written and oral communication skills which are transferable to any academic or industry based tertiary study, or workplace. Students focus on evaluative skills for all units, which include a written text of literary merit and a film of global recognition.

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ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION (EPR) – LEVEL 2 AND 3

All Year 12 and 13 students participate in this weekly class which introduces them to a broad range of theories, ideas and beliefs relating to the contemporary world. In ethics, they are encouraged to reflect upon moral theory and social and ethical issues, using the tools of critical analysis and evaluation in order to form their own worldview. In philosophy, students discuss ultimate questions of

meaning and purpose. The religious aspect of the course engages with a variety of world religions. A highlight of Year 12 is the Interfaith Day in which workshops are offered by representatives of different faiths within the Wellington region, and students visit important places of worship, including a synagogue and a Greek Orthodox church.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

FRENCH – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 French or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

By the end of Level 2, French students should be able to take part in discussions with French speakers, understand much of what is said and contribute relevant comments. They share information and justify their ideas and opinions in different situations. Students read a range of authentic materials and write a variety of texts to convey information in genuine contexts. They also prepare and deliver a two to three-minute speech in French.

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in French that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written / or visual French text(s) on familiar matters.

Write a variety of text types in French to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

Students study the following topics: Friendship and relationships, health and well-being, the world of work, French-speaking countries and travel. They also have regular conversation practice with our French language assistanttohelpdeveloptheirspeakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions:

ϐ Students will be charged approximately $40.00 + GST for a grammar workbook.

each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

FRENCH – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 French or approval by Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The aim of this course is for students to hold competent conversations with French speakers, understand much of what is said, and contribute relevant comments. This interactive course requires students to create a portfolio of spoken French and write a variety of text types in which they explore,

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts.

Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicatesacriticalresponsetostimulus material.

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

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written / or visual French text(s).

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

evaluate and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations. Students study the following topics: media, new technology, global and environmental issues and multicultural France. They also have regular conversation practice with our French language assistant tohelpdeveloptheirspeakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions:

ϐ Students will be charged approximately $40.00 + GST for a grammar workbook if not already purchasedinYear12.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

GEOGRAPHY – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Geography course is an advantage but all students who have achieved NCEA Level 1 are able toselectthiscourse.

Course Description

Geography is a dynamic subject encompassing both arts and science. NCEA Level 2 students investigate a large natural environment as well as contemporary and globalissues.Thetopicscoveredexaminetheinteraction between people and the environments in which we live, with case studies taken from New Zealand and global contexts. This course aims to develop transferable skills that will stand students in good stead for future learning.

ASSESSMENT

Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment.

Conduct geographic research with guidance.AS91244,

Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographicissue.

Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale.

There is a strong focus on developing research skills as well as appreciating different viewpoints and being able to consider issues from various perspectives. Fieldwork is also an important aspect of this course. Students alsodevelopothergeographicalskillssuchasresource analysis, diagrammatic representation, justification and evaluation.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with a write-on Geography 2.4 Skills book. The cost of this (approximately $30) will be charged to your account.

ϐ Conducting field work is an important aspect of studying NCEA Geography. Details and costs of field trips will be advertised in QM Notices.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

GEOGRAPHY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Geography course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Geography addresses contemporary and global issues that reflect the dynamic and interconnected environments in which we live. The NCEA Level 3 Geography course builds on the foundations of Levels 1 and 2 and moves from a descriptive and explanatory expectation to one of analysis. It equips students with transferable skills desired by employers in the modern workplace. Students develop the independent research skills necessary for future learning beyond the school environment. They are also required to collaborate with others and form an appreciation of perspectives;essentialskillsinthediversesocietiesthat

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural processshapesgeographicenvironment(s)

Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s)throughselectionandapplication of geographic concepts and skills.

today’s students will be expected to work within. As well as contemporary and global issues, students will analyse a cultural process and its impact on people and environments. Case studies will be taken from both New Zealand and overseas settings. Fieldwork is an important aspect of this course. Traditional geographic skills of resource interpretation, mapping and graphing are also covered.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with a write-on Geography 3.4 Skills book. The cost of this (approximately $30) will be charged to your account.

ϐ Conducting field work is an important aspect of studying NCEA Geography. Details and costs of field trips will be advertised in QMNotices.

Conduct geographic research with consultation.AS91430,

Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue.

Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 –

HISTORY – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 History course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course allows students to examine key concepts that have shaped the world. These include imperialism, nationalism, international relations and social and political change. Twentieth century case studies will be

ASSESSMENT

Achievement Standard Title

Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders.

Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders.

Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders

Examine causes and consequences of a significant historicalevent.

used to explore these concepts. Students will develop their research skills and their essay writing skills. They will explore different perspectives and will learn to think critically about the past.

HISTORY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 History course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The aim of the History course at Year 13 is to gain an understanding of how international events were of significance to New Zealanders. The main theme of study is imperialism, with emphasis on the British Empire. Key areas studied will include the Atlantic slave trade and abolition, and the impact of British imperialism in India. Links will then be made to the colonisation of New

ASSESSMENT

Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources.

Zealand.Studentsdeveloptheirunderstandingandskills in information gathering, processing and presentation to a very high level, which equips them well for tertiary studies in any field.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with a workbook. The cost of this (approximately $30) will be charged to your account.

3.1

Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders. AS91435, 3.2

Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders. AS91436, 3.3

Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

JAPANESE – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Japanese course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

By the end of Level 2 Japanese, students should be able to comprehenddetailandsummarisemeaninginspoken and written Japanese. They deliver a two-minute speech inJapaneseandinitiateandmaintainconversations.

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written / or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters.

Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

Students also write extended passages of Japanese, presenting ideas and information logically and demonstrating their expanding knowledge of Kanji. Students study the following topics: family life, food and health, the Japanese education system and leisure activities. They also have regular conversation practice with our Japanese language assistant to help develop their speakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be charged for a grammar handbook – approximately $10.

each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

JAPANESE – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Japanese course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The aim of this course is to enable students to interact in a variety of situations, recognise finer details in spoken and written Japanese texts and draw inferences and conclusions. They will use language patterns

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extendedspokenJapanesetexts.

Give a clear spoken presentation in Japanese thatcommunicatesacriticalresponseto stimulusmaterial.

Interact clearly using spoken Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written / or visual Japanese text(s).

Write a variety of text types in clear Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives.

3.1

spontaneously and develop and support their points of view. Students will study the following topics: geography, living in town and in the country, travel and tourism, Japan at work, communication and the media. They also have regular conversation practice with our Japanese language assistanttohelpdeveloptheirspeakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be charged for: a ‘Renash’ NCEA level 3 vocabulary and grammar handbook –approximately $20.

3.3

3.4

3.5

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 –

MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Attained at least 18 credits in Level 1 Materials Technology course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Students will work on two major units of work over the course of the year. Practical outcomes are undertaken providing students with the opportunity to work with a variety of materials. Each unit of work requires completion of research, design development work, written tasks and a practical solution. Development of unique patterns throughconceptualdesignideagenerationandpattern adaptation will be a focus of level two construction processes. Topic one, ‘Junky Styling’ has a focus on sustainability issues in the fashion industry. A written case study report on the issues of sustainable design produced alongside this topic is externally assessed as part of the course, by folio submission. Topic two, ‘Inspirational Design’ has a focus on exploring self-selected themes and creating a garment developed from researched inspiration sources.

ASSESSMENT

Makeadvancedadaptationstoapatterntochange the structural and style features of a design.

Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design.

Implementadvancedproceduresusingtextile materials to make a specified product with special features.

Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype.

Contributions

ϐ There is a $50+gst annual consumables fee for Materials Technology. This will be charged to your schoolaccount.

ϐ There may be planned trips / visiting speakers throughout the year which are necessary to develop knowledge for some assessment tasks in the unit topics. You will be notified of any costs associated with any trips or speakers (eg: travel, entry fees). Costs incurred will be charged to your schoolaccount.

ϐ Students who elect to enter their project work into any design competitions (eg: OverSew Fashion Awards competition / HETTANZ Student fashion Awards) will be required to pay their own entry fee andcourierticketcosts.

listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Materials Technology course or approval by Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning.

Course Description

Thiscoursebuildsonthetechnologicalskillsand understanding developed in the Year 12 course but with a client focus. Students at this level are working with an identified client and the final outcome of their project must meet the needs of this client. This course has a project management focus where students work on an independent long term project, requiring them to plan and manage their own time, resources and outcome development. Student topics will require completion of research, design, development work, pattern-making, written tasks and a practical solution. A written case study report topic is externally assessed as part of the course, by folio submission.

Contributions:

ϐ There is a $60+gst annual consumables fee for Materials Technology. This will be charged to your schoolaccount.

ϐ Students will work on individual practical projects that will require them to purchase some of their own material resources. Specific details will be given to students at the start of each topic.

ASSESSMENT

Develop a prototype considering fitness for purposeinthebroadestsense.

Implementcomplexprocedurestocreatean applied design for a specified product.

Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment.

Undertake a critique of a technological outcome.

ϐ There may be planned trips / visiting speakers throughout the year which are necessary to develop knowledge for some assessment tasks in the unit topics. You will be notified of any costs associated with any trips or speakers (eg: travel, entry fees). Costs incurred will be charged to your schoolaccount.

ϐ Students who opt to enter Scholarship in Technology will be required to scan and colour print approx. 70 pages from their project visual diary to accompany their Scholarship report submission as required evidence of own practice. Colour photocopy or printing costs are the responsibility of the student.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

MATHEMATICS – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Merit in Level 1 algebra (MCAT), tables equations and graphs and trigonometry or approval by Deputy PrincipalLearning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 2 Mathematics is designed to suit those who enjoy more abstract concepts found in algebra, geometry

ASSESSMENT

and calculus. Students taking this course may be intending further studies that require mathematical understanding, such as physics, engineering, technology or economics. The course leads naturally onto NCEA Level 3 Calculus in Year13.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $35).

MEDIA STUDIES – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

All students who have gained NCEA Level 1 are able to selectthiscourse.

Course Description

This NCEA Level 2 course gives students an understanding that society is saturated with media texts that have an impact on our lifestyle as much as we, the audience, have an impact on them. The focus is on learning about the

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts.

Write a developed media text for a specific target audience.

Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a mediagenre.

Produce a design for a developed media product using a range of conventions.

Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions.

modern media we encounter every day and the social, cultural and economic relationship the media has with society. It enables students to discuss and analyse both themediumandthemessage.Studentsexplorethe conventions, audience and purpose of various media texts, looking specifically at film and television media. They also have the opportunity to create a media product from conceptdevelopmentthroughto post-production.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

MEDIA STUDIES – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Media Studies course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Media Studies students will look in depth at media issues, investigate a media industry and examine the impact of streamingservices.Thiscoursehasalargetheoretical component which consistently encourages students to

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry.

Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings.

Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief.

Produceamediaproducttomeetthe requirements of a brief.

Demonstrate understanding of a significant developmentinthemedia.

critically analyse media texts and academic sources. Media texts are examined for their social, cultural, economic and ethical influence on our society. The Year 13 course also developstheproductionskillsgainedinYear12Media Studies, demanding a higher level of concept development and preparation for a longer media production as well as a more sophisticated final product. The practical focus at Level 3 is on documentary production.

MUSIC – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Music course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 2 Music offers choice to the developing musician, with achievement standards being offered inbothMusicStudiesandMakingMusic.Studentscan develop their composition and performance skills, offering more than one instrument if desired, while developing their knowledge, understanding and application in the areas of both written conventions of music and aural perception. The skill of Instrumentation is introduced while the students can gain more depth of understanding of musical history by studying discrete music works, as well as pursue an area of musical interest by investigating an aspect of New Zealand music. Students who take this course should have an active interest and ability in Music and have completed at least three years’ instrumental or vocal tuition. To achieve at the level required, students shouldalsobehavingregularmusictuitioninaselected instrument, either through the College or privately, and be part of at least one senior extra-curricular music group.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment

Students will select standards from the following options to create a programme which offers 20-22 credits. This conversation will take place with their teacher to ensure the programme is balanced and works to the strengths and interests of the student.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

MUSIC – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Music course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 3 Music offers a wide choice to the advanced musician, with achievement standards being offered in both Music Studies and Making Music. This allows students to specialise (e.g. in performance, composition or musicology) or to continue to pursue a holistic course. Previously learned skills in analysis, research and musical conventions are enhanced further, with arrangement skills being introduced and the analysis of a substantial set work as well as researching a musical area of interest. The course offers a sound preparation for study of Music at tertiary level. Students who take this course must have an active interest and ability in Music and have completed at least four years’ instrumental or vocal tuition. To achieve at the level required, students should also be having regular music tuition in a selected instrument, either through the College or privately, and be part of at least one senior extra-curricular music group.

ASSESSMENT

Students will select standards from the following options to create a programme which offers 20-22 credits. This conversation will take place with their teacher to ensure the programme is balanced and works to the strengths and interests of the student.

have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – LEVEL 2

Societal Issues in Sport & Physical Activity

We explore the wider impact issues in sport and physical activity has on society as a whole:

ϐ Examine different types of physical activity andtheirimpact

ϐ Exploring the concepts of social responsibility and the role this has within physical activity.

Sport & Physical Activity Development

Our aim is to expose the students to a wide range of different sports and physical activity. Students have the opportunity to:

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Physical Education course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Biophysical Principles

In Level 2 Physical Education we take a wider look at the biophysical principles and how these are applied to develop performance improvement. Students explore the concept of fitness and learn about different methods of training and principles of training to enhance fitness levels. They analyse human movement and apply biomechanical principles, skill acquisition and sports psychology principles to develop performance improvement.

ASSESSMENT

ϐ Train and prepare for an individual endurance event (Tough Guy and Gal Challenge)

ϐ Developskillsaroundjuggling

ϐ Explore the various leadership styles and develop their own leadership skills by running orienteering for Middle School students.

Contributions

ϐ Tough Guy and Tough Girl - There is a $45 entry fee plustravelcost.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Physical Education course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Biophysical Principles

In Level 3 Physical Education we specialise in and question and challenge the specific application of the biophysical principles to individual performance improvement.

ϐ Biomechanically analyse a skill and give feedback on how to improve performance

ϐ Evaluate and question the effectiveness of the standardised training programme for improvement in floorball and bouldering

ϐ Designstrategiestomakechangestoageneral trainingprogrammetoensureindividual adaptationtoenhancepersonalskilldevelopment.

Physical Activity and wellbeing

Students have the opportunity the critically examine physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students delve into the dynamic interplay between physical activity, mental health, and overall wellness. Examples include:

ϐ Societal roles, media influence, personal, interpersonal and societal factors on physical activity and wellbeing

ϐ Participate in a wider range of physical activities to devise strategies for lifelong wellbeing.

Sport & Physical Activity Development

Our aim is to expose the students to a wide range of different sports and physical activity. Students have the opportunity to:

ϐ Train to develop skills for floorball and bouldering

ϐ Learn and develop skills around floorball, bouldering or a physical activity chosen by the class.

Additionally, students are offered the opportunity to sit scholarship PE, which is a research project conducted throughout the year and submitted in November.

Contribution

Students will be taught by external providers to be able to participate in Mountain Biking, Floorball and bouldering. These will be part of two NCEA standards. The activities will be charged to parents' accounts as they take place.

PHYSICS – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Achievement of the mechanics, waves and electricity achievement standards in the Year 11 Physics & Chemistry course or approval by the Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching. Students should also have confidence in mathematical techniques, particularly algebra and trigonometry.

Course Description

This course aims to give students an understanding of and the ability to use concepts, principles and models in Physics to explain physical phenomena, systems and devices. Topics include atomic and nuclear physics, wave systems, mechanics, practical skills and electricity and electromagnetism.

ASSESSMENT

Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect. com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science andother subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

PHYSICS – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Achievement in all standards in Level 2 Physics, with some at Merit, or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.. Confidence in mathematical techniques, particularly algebra and trigonometry, is recommended.

Course Description

The course will build upon content studied in Level 2 Physics in the areas of modern physics, wave systems, mechanics and electrical systems. This course will prepare students for further study in areas such as science, engineering, healthcare.

ASSESSMENT

Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a nonlinearrelationship

Contributions

ϐ Students will be subscribed to a www. educationperfect. com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70.00 + GST. They will also be charged approximately $25 for a workbook.

SPANISH – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Spanish course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course enables students to communicate capably in spoken and written Spanish on topics of personal interest and global significance. They write a variety of text types in which they share information, express ideas and justify their own opinions. Students also deliver a two-minute speech in Spanish. They hone their comprehension skills

ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters.

Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

through exposure to a range of authentic reading and listening materials. Students study the following topics: social relations, future plans and becoming a responsible global citizen. They also have regular conversation practice with our Spanish language assistant to help develop their speakingandlisteningskills.

Contributions

ϐ Students will be charged for a grammar workbook - approximately $40.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

Image source: Pixabay

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

Course Description

The aim of this course is for students to hold competent conversations with Spanish speakers, understand much of what is said, and contribute relevant comments.

They explain and debate about many of their own ideas and opinions in portfolios of spoken interactions and written texts in which they explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations. Students may also deliver a two to three- minute speech in Spanish.

They study the following topics: the modern Hispanic world, social issues in the 21st century, and the environment.Studentsalsohaveregularconversation practice with our Spanish language assistant to help developtheirspeakingandlisteningskills.

SPANISH – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Spanish course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

ASSESSMENT

extended spokenSpanishtexts.

Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish thatcommunicatesacriticalresponseto stimulusmaterial.

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

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts.

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

Contributions

ϐ Students will be charged for a grammar workbook if not already purchased in Year 12 – approximately $40.

for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

STATISTICS – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Mathematics course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 2 Statistics has a practical focus and contains mostly internally assessed probability and statistics standards.

ASSESSMENT

Conductanexperimenttoinvestigatea situationusingstatisticalmethods.

Investigate a situation involving elements of chanceusingasimulation.

Students taking this course may be intending further studies in the humanities, arts, or languages. The course leads naturally onto NCEA Level 3 Statistics in Year 13.

Contributions

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $35).

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

Image source: Pixabay

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

STATISTICS – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Gained at least Merit for Level 2 probability methods (91267) or approval from Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 3 Statistics is suited to those students who have good language skills, enjoy using technology to investigate and analyse data, and are able to explain clearly what their answers mean in context. The course contains a mixture of internal and external standards.

ASSESSMENT

Conductanexperimenttoinvestigatea situationusingexperimentaldesignprinciples.

Students taking this course may be intending further studies in the humanities, arts orlanguages.

Contributions:

ϐ All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $35).

TE REO MĀORI – LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1/2 Te Reo Māori or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

By the end of NCEA Level 2 and 3, Te reo Māori students should be able to engage in discussions using te reo Māori, understanding much of what is said. They should be able to read and understand a variety of text types in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. Students will study the following topics: my favourite hobby, my hopes and dreams, youth issues and national issues (Level 3).

ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 2

ASSESSMENT – LEVEL 3

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

VISUAL ART: DESIGN – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Visual Art course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

DesignisaspecialistVisualArtsubject.Thisisapractical course enabling students to develop an awareness of design concepts through research, documentation and creative problem solving. Students explore their chosen brief using the design process. They develop skill and understanding through research of established and contemporary practice, the creation and manipulation of imagery and the application of typography.

Students draw with a range of media, a camera and using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Contributions

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140 which will be charged to student’s school account. Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year.

ϐ Students in this course will need to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventionsappropriatetodesign.AS913102.22NN

Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice.

Produce a systematic body of work that integratesconventionsandregeneratesideas within design practice.

each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

VISUAL ART – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Visual Art course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

At Level 2, students work on completely individualised programmes. Level 2 practical Art is a broad-based subject including drawing, painting and printmaking. Students study and apply the underpinning procedures and processes within these disciplines. They relate their studio practice to that of an established artist or genre and engage in critical evaluation. Students will select two internals and one external standard from the table below, providing20creditsintotal.

Contributions

ASSESSMENT

Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriatetoestablishedpaintingpractice.

Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventionsappropriatetoprintmaking.

Produce a systematic body of work that show understanding of art making conventions and ideas with either printmaking or painting.

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140 which will be charged to student’s school account (Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year)

ϐ Studentsinthiscoursehavetheoptionto purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' schoolaccounts.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

YEAR

VISUAL ART: PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL 2

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 1 Visual Art course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Photography is a specialist Visual Art subject. This is a mostly practical course that enables the student to develop an understanding of photographic concepts and develop technical skills, including the using digital SLR and mirrorless cameras, studio lighting and Adobe Photoshop. There is also a focus on research of established and contemporary photographers to inform ideas and thinking. Students are encouraged to work independently and have the opportunity to investigate a range a genres throughout the year.

ASSESSMENT

Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography.

Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice.

Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography (Folio).

Access to a digital SLR camera and to Adobe Creative Cloud isrequired.

Contributions

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140, which will be charged to student’s school account. Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year.

ϐ Studentsinthiscoursearerequiredtopurchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

VISUAL ART: PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Photography, Visual Art: Painting and Printmaking or Visual Art: Design course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Photography is a specialist Visual Art subject. Over the course of the year students develop their own individual programme and thematic direction with two internals forming the foundation for their final folio and Scholarship (if applicable)

Studentsbuildphotographictechnicalskillsincluding digital SLR and mirrorless camera technique, studio lightingandimageeditinginAdobePhotoshop.Research of established and contemporary photographic practice is used by students to develop critical thinking and to extend their own ideas and creativity.

ASSESSMENT

Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography.

Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice.

Produce a systematic body of work that integratesconventionsandregeneratesideas within photography. (folio)

Access to a digital SLR camera and to Adobe Creative Cloud isrequired.

Contributions

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140 which will be charged to student’s school account. Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year.

ϐ Studentsinthiscoursearerequiredtopurchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

AS91447, 3.2

AS91452, 3.3 2NN

AS91457, 3.4

NCEA: YEAR 12 – 13

VISUAL ART: PRINTMAKING – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Visual Art: Painting and Printmaking course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

PrintmakingisaspecialistVisualArtsubject.Theaim of this course of study is for students to develop an understanding of printmaking procedures and practices and to apply and extend this knowledge within their own studio practice. The two internal standards are drawing studies within Printmaking and are the foundation for the external standard where students apply their experience and understanding of creative processes and procedures to produce a cohesive body of prints. Students will use research of established and contemporary practice to extend their ideas. Through a range of tasks (research,

ASSESSMENT

Produce

drawing, annotation, sequential studies, small works and finished prints), students will demonstrate the development, clarification, and resolution of ideas, along with print processes and pictorial concerns. The methodology and independent focus of this course is similar to tertiary study.

Contributions

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140 which will be charged to student’s school account. Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year.

ϐ Studentsinthiscoursehavetheoptionto purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' schoolaccounts.

Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventionsappropriatetoprintmaking.

Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established printmaking practice.

a systematic body of work that integratesconventionsandregeneratesideas within printmaking practice.

VISUAL ART: PAINTING – LEVEL 3

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Level 2 Visual Art: Painting and Printmaking course or approval by Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

Painting is a specialist Visual Art subject. The aim of this course of study is for students to develop an understanding of painting procedures and practices and to apply and extend this knowledge within their own studio practice. The two internal standards are drawing studies within Painting and are the foundation for the external standard where students apply their experience and understanding of creative processes and procedures to produce a cohesive body of paintings. Students will

ASSESSMENT

Produce a systematic body of work that integratesconventionsandregeneratesideas within painting practice.

use research of established and contemporary practice to extend their ideas, and will demonstrate the development, clarification, and resolution of ideas, along with painterly and pictorial concerns. The methodology and independent focus of this course is similar to tertiary study.

Contributions:

ϐ There is a consumables fee of approximately $140 which will be charged to student’s school account. Please note that this will cover both the student’s artkitandmaterials.Studentsdonotneedto purchase an art kit this year.

ϐ Studentsinthiscoursehavetheoptionto purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approximately $40. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' schoolaccounts.

The achievement standards listed for each subject have been chosen carefully, but are subject to change.

Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventionsappropriatetopainting. AS91446, 3.2

Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting practice. AS91451, 3.3

AS91456, 3.4

ChoosingYour Pathway

For many, the question of “Where to?” after secondary school looms large. The internet has numerous sites which offer advice and guidance for secondary students. A New Zealand website that might be worth visiting is https:// www.careers. govt.nz/plan-your-career/ Students are also welcome to seek advice from the school’s Careers Director. University websites contain a wealth of relevant information and should be consulted before final decisions are made about future tertiary or career pathways.

University Websites

New Zealand

University of Auckland

www.auckland.ac.nz

Auckland University of Technology

www.aut.ac.nz

University of Canterbury www.canterbury.ac.nz

Lincoln University

www.lincoln.ac.nz

Massey University

(Albany, Palmerston North, Wellington) www.massey.ac.nz

University of Otago

www.otago.ac.nz

Victoria University of Wellington www.vuw.ac.nz

University of Waikato

www.waikato.ac.nz

Wellington Institute of Technology

www.weltec.ac.nz

World Wide

Please check with your preferred university directly. A few possibilities are shown below.

Australian National University

www.anu.edu.au

Cambridge University, UK

www.cam.ac.uk

Duke University, USA

www.duke.edu

Harvard, USA

www.harvard.edu

University of Melbourne

www.unimelb.edu.au

MIT, USA

www.mit.edu

Monash University

www.monash.edu.au

Oxford University, UK

www.ox.ac.uk

Princeton University, USA

www.princeton.edu

University of Queensland

www.uq.edu.au

Stanford University, USA

www.stanford.edu

University of Sydney

www.usyd.edu.au

Yale University, USA

www.yale.edu

* Year 1– 6

Transdisciplinary Approach: Six Key Themes are studied over the course of the year. These themes cover all learning areas. In addition we offer specialist teaching in Music, Dance, French, Te Reo Māori and Religious Education.

Year 11

Level 1

Visual Arts

Music

Drama

Materials Technology

Digital Technology

History

Geography

Business and Economics

Year 12

Level 2

Photography

Visual Arts

Design

Music

Drama

Materials Technology

Digital Technology

History

Geography

Business and Economics

English English

Media Studies

Year 13

Level 3

Photography

Art History

Painting

Printmaking

Music

Drama

Materials Technology

Digital Technology

History

Geography

Business and Economics

Year 12 & 13

(2 year course)

Visual Arts

Music

Theatre

Film

Visual Arts: Textiles

History

Environmental Systems and Societies

Business Management

Psychology

French Spanish Japanese Chinese

Te Reo Māori

Mathematics

French Spanish Japanese Chinese

Te Reo Māori

Mathematics

Statistics

Physical EducationPhysical Education

Physics and Chemistry

Biology and Chemistry

Physics

Chemistr y Biology

English

Media Studies

French Spanish Japanese Chinese

Te Reo Māori

Statistics

Calculus

English - Literature

Language A - Mother tongue

French Spanish Japanese Chinese

Spanish Ab Initio

English

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

Mathematics: Application and Interpretation

Physical EducationCreativity, Activity, Service, Sports, Exercise & Health Science

Physics

Chemistr y Biology

Religious EducationEthics, Philosophy, ReligionEthics, Philosophy, Religion

Physics

Chemistr y Biology

Environmental Systems and Societies

Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay