Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.
Recommended Prior LearningLearning within senior levels of 1 & 2 of the Visual Arts would be an advantage. Consultation with Learning Area Leader would be required if the above courses haven't been undertaken.
This is a practical art making course within the Visual Arts field of Photography. Through self directed analysis of photographic artworks learners will unpack modern and contemporary artworks to create their own body of photographic works presented in a photographic artist's workbook and portfolio presentation of finished works.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
How to see and think about the world like an artist
How to create a body of artwork like a photographic artist
Artificial(Studio) and Natural(the Sun) photographic practices
A deeper understanding of how to use a DSLR camera
Understanding and application of modern photographic conventions
Use of industry standard software, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop
Contemporary Photographic Art practices through class lead discussions and individual mentoring
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Be curious, bring a work ethic, be open to constructive feedback and willing to try it, be willing to learn from mistakes and be able to work independently.
This course is useful for or will lead to - this course will lead a tertiary pathway in the fine art or creative industries leading to a career or work as a graphic designer, commercial photographer, web developer/designer, in the film or game industries. Learning to look, think and create like an artist leads to a unique set of analysis and problem solving skills that is sought-after in the modern work place.
Course-related Art Kits are required in this course. These will be purchased for learners and charged to their school account. This will be approximately $35.
Optional Items - Recommended for home purchase and use
Students would benefit from having their own DSLR camera, camera bag and SD card for external folio work. * There are limited school cameras available for learner use.
A laptop that is capable of running current Adobe Creative Cloud software would be beneficial.
Adobe Creative Cloud software is available to purchase from the school $10.00 for students enrolled in this course.
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.