Photographic and Digital Media / Y9-10
Key Information.
Nature of Subject:
Nature of Subject:
Making photographic works: 60%
- In the forms of analogue and digital still photography, studio lighting, and filmmaking.
Investigating and interpreting photographic works: 40%
- the use of a Photography and Digital Media Journal
Major Work:
Each semester-based program involves the making of a portfolio of work.
Why study this subject?
- You have a passion for photography and/or filmmaking and their emerging technologies
- You like to be challenged, think critically and the practical nature of learning
- You are considering doing Visual Arts for the HSC specialising in photography or filmmaking
Course Overview:
Year 9
Practical:
Analogue Processes: Cyanotype, Polaroid and Lomography
Digital SLR Photography
Light Painting
Studio Lighting and Portraiture
Adobe Photoshop (intro) editing and printingHistorical Interpretations:
Historical Investigations of Photography
Modernist Photographers
The practice of selected Contemporary PhotographersYear 10
Practical:
Manipulated Photography:
Excursion: Digital photography, filmmaking and manipulations in Adobe Photoshop
Documentary / Narrative Filmmaking using DSLR / Gimbals, multiple lens, lighting
Adobe Premiere Pro for editingHistorical Interpretations:
Historical Investigations of contemporary photographers and filmmakers.
Comparative studies of conceptual filmmakers and directors.
Where to from here?
- Talk to the Head of Department or Head of Curriculum
- Read the subject selection session presentation
- Talk to present students in the subject
- Talk to your parents
Electives offered.
Agriculture
Commerce
Computing Technology
Elective Geography (Global Studies)
History - Elective
Languages - French
Graphics Technology
Industrial Technology – Metal
Industrial Technology – Software Engineering
Industrial Technology – Timber
Languages - Japanese
Languages - Latin
Languages - Mandarin
Music
Photographic and Digital Media
PASS
Visual Arts
Drama
Design & Technology
Got a Question?
Please complete the online form.
We will review these on a regular basis and forward them to the relevant Faculty Coordinator for review.