Year 10 Photography

LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester Only

ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil

CURRICULUM CHARGES: $20

CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:

Camera craft: Students will study both commercial and hobby based photography. The course will include the digital SLR camera, shooting techniques (eg sports, portraiture and still life), using a professional studio, multiple-image creation and designing images for a purpose/theme. In addition, we will examine the use of computer control to make a commercial Photo-booth. The course is based around a student’s knowledge, understanding and ability to produce a variety of photographic products using a professional digital camera and Adobe Photoshop.

Photo-editing: Students will learn how to batch process images using Adobe Bridge and advanced image correcting and cropping using Adobe Photoshop. The course includes commercial graphic design principles. Students will also learn artistic and creative techniques to produce surreal images.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Practical skills:
The course consists of a variety of tasks. Students will produce photographs using outdoor, available, and studio lighting. Topics include portraiture, still life, sports, multiple-image, sets of photographs and graphic design (eg poster).
Design, Knowledge and Understanding :
Investigation into RAW files, advanced image correction, graphic design and multiple-image photography. Students will design solutions to given problems.