ART PHOTOGRAPHY 31F – Full Year
PHO31F Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Connon.
Recommended Prior LearningMaturity, enthusiasm and the ability to work independently. Successful completion of PHO21F Art Photography is required.
Students who have not successfully completed a PHO21F or 21S course need to meet with Ms Connon before confirming enrolment in Level 3 Photography.
The focus of this course is on the development of artistic ideas. Students use their ideas and subject matter with a variety of contemporary photographic approaches to Art. Students research artists and demonstrate an understanding of established photographic practice with teacher guidance.
The course includes –
- Making original art using digital photography
- Learning and using practical art skills
- Researching and applying artist's conventions
- Editing and image making with Adobe Photoshop
Future Possibilities
Entry to tertiary Art, Design or Photography courses is usually through the submission of a folio representing a range of art study in the Year 13 courses, therefore students considering studying Art and/or Design at University should enrol in two of the following Level 3 courses: Art Design, Art Photography, Art Painting, Art Printmaking or Art Sculpture.
See Ms Connon for more information about this course.
If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance.
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Access to a good quality digital camera is recommended.
Please see Mr Soltero if you require advice on purchasing one.