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Media Arts: 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

In this unit, students will develop the ability to produce high quality photographs using digital technology. They will understand the scope and nature of digital photography, along with its many career possibilities. Students will learn about selecting camera equipment, lenses and other accessories to further enhance their images, including the selection of suitable post processing techniques using Adobe Lightroom software. They will explore different elements of composition in order to create more interesting photographs and further develop their understanding of camera settings whilst working in manual mode. Students will work through the production process for each of their major productions, including creating design boards and meeting client briefs. Students will gain exposure to the experience of working as a marketing manager and producing social media content to represent a brand in a professional capacity, whilst developing an appreciation for and understanding of responsible media practices in this industry.

Aims

  • To learn about various photographic equipment and studio set up methods
  • To explore different elements of composition to improve general photo quality, including shooting on manual mode to adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings
  • To understand what it means to work to a design brief and produce a folio of photographs for a client, just as a professional would do
  • To improve general photographic editing skills in Adobe Lightroom and final presentation of a piece, including some interaction with Adobe Illustrator

Topics Include

  • Modernised Landscape Photography
  • Monochrome and Macro Photography
  • Creative Composition
  • Marketing, Advertising and Responsible Social Media Practices
  • Flatlay Photographic Masterclass with Industry Professional
  • Portrait Studio and Lighting Set Up
  • Stop Motion Animated Marketing for Business Social Media Profiles

Time Allocation

  • 4 periods per cycle
  • This unit can be taken in addition to the correspoinding unit Media Arts: Film offered in the subsequent semester.

Prerequisites

  • Ideally, the student will have studied Year 8 or 9 Media Arts for a basic understanding of aperture, shutter speed and composition, however this is not absolutely essential. Some experience with using a digital camera will be beneficial.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8GB SD Card
  • Levy Cost

Assessment

  • Practical projects including shooting and editing techniques
  • Photographic and media productions
  • Projects will mostly be completed during class time, however, occasionally work will need to be completed outside of school hours

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