Media: Introduction to Photography (Elective)
“God’s creative activity went far beyond the minimum requirements for getting the job done. Butterflies in the rain forest seldom seen by human eyes are creatures of breathtaking beauty. The delicate transparency of the man-of-war and the hummingbird’s wing are inimitable” Le Roy Koopman
Overview
This unit aims to introduce students to digital photography. Students will develop their photography skills in areas such as portraiture, use of Photoshop, effective visual composition in photography, telling stories through still images and using the imagery and symbolism inspired by Disney to create unique images. By the end of this elective, students should feel comfortable using a digital SLR camera, constructing effective images and utilising editing techniques.
Aims
- To plan, structure and design media artworks to engage specific audiences
- To analyse effective technical elements in contemporary and past photographic images
- To develop and refine media production skills, especially in relation to using a digital camera and editing equipment such as Photoshop
- To develop media representations to show familiar and shared cultural values and beliefs
- To give students a practical experience of working with others to produce a media product from pre-production through to post-production and distribution
- To experiment with the structure and organisation of ideas, conventions and genre elements in digital photography
Topics Include
- Learning to use a digital camera
- Visual Composition
- Photoshop activities
- Photography Analysis
- Magazine production
Time Allocation
- 5 periods per cycle
- This unit is offered in Semester 1 only
Prerequisites
Requirements
Assessment
- Photography folio
- Photography analysis task
- Magazine production
"Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God's wonders”. Job 37:14
