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Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
- 197194
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Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- 100-level
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Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- 15
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Subject
- Creative Arts
Course planning information
Course notes
Lens & Story
Learn the fundamental skills and theory through a creative exploration of camera-work. In this course, you will develop a portfolio of still and moving images alongside critical reflection of your work and those of others. Recommended for students who plan to progress into film, photography or documentary and factual, the course will also be valuable for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the language of images and how to practically employ these visual strategies within their own work.
To note: available online only
Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationship between creative work and audiences, clients, markets, users, consumers, participants. (Graduate Profile: Whanaungatanga, Connectedness, A3)
- 2 Begin to demonstrate the role of risk in creative processes through experimentation and questioning. [Graduate Profile: Toi, Creativity, B1]
- 3 Demonstrate a range of processes to explore, develop, reflect on and refine ideas. [Graduate Profile: Toi, Mātauranga, Creativity, Understanding, C1, C2]
- 4 Combine technique, skills, processes and conceptual understanding of design to produce a competent body of creative work. [Graduate Profile: Mōhio, Virtuosity, D2]
- 5 Demonstrate appropriate visual, material, written and oral communication skills. [Graduate Profile: Whanaungatanga, Connectedness, E1]
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Creative compositions | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.