Year 12 Visual Art - Photography

Course Description:  This course will develop students’ ability to: 

• Understand how to use a DSLR camera correctly
• Understand the elements of photographic composition
• Have knowledge of Photographic genres like Documentary and Portrait photography
• How to use digital programs such as lightroom and photoshop to enhance digital images
• Develop ideas in a related series of work based around a theme
• Understand how to use artist models to inspire their own work

Students are at a distinct advantage if they have their own laptop and their own DSLR camera. Please see the HOD for a list of good entry level cameras to purchase new or second hand. A limited number of cameras are available for short term hire through the department. Students will need to sign a contract to hire these.

 Assessment: Up to 20 credits available at Level 2, most students complete the Externally Assessed folio worth 12 credits as part of this makeup. 

Prerequisites: None – a love of Photography and preferably Level One Art. There is writing and analysing your work involved in this course.

 This course leads to: Level 3 Photography if 12 credits are achieved (folio credits preferred).