3PHOTO: Photo Studio

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.