To develop an understanding of the existing methods, techniques and ideas which underlie the practice of photography and to extend this into individual thinking and picture making. This course will allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of photographic genres, contemporary and established practice. Students will learn technical characteristics of the digital camera, studio lighting and work with software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Creative thinking; Making sense of information, experiences or ideas; Producing texts of all kinds: written, oral/aural, and visual, informative and imaginative, informal and formal; Being enterprising, resourceful, reliable, and resilient; Establishing personal goals; Making plans; Managing projects, Meeting deadlines, Communication.
Entry into Level 3 Photography. A career in Commercial/ Scientific/ (other) photographer, freelancer. University courses where L3 Photography is a requirement e.g. Photography. This course contains the required externals for entry to Design, Media School (Art schools).
NCEA Level 1 Art is a prerequisite.
Taking Photography this year means that I can create and express myself in a unique way. Problem solving, developing ideas and thinking outside the box are skills learnt in Photography that I can apply outside of this subject. I feel that taking a subject such as photography offered me a lot of freedom of creativity; which is not often able to be explored amongst my other subjects.
Hannah Sutton – Year 12 Photography
