9 Digital Photography

Digital Photography

Subject Length: 1 Semester

Subject Fee: $40  (Cost subject to change)

Photography is a subject that encourages and challenges students to interpret and view the world in which we live, in different ways. Students develop their photography skills and knowledge through practical and theory based workshop activities, focusing on photographic techniques and processes, theoretical and technical skills of a DSLR camera as well as the manipulation of imagery using Adobe Photoshop and mixed media practices. Students also have opportunities to showcase their creative abilities and build upon their literacy skills through the development of a folio and written annotations.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Technical and theoretical aspects of digital SLR camera including Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO settings

• Technical and theoretical aspects of industry-standard editing software using Adobe Photoshop

• Experimentation and Photographic manipulation techniques and processes using Adobe Photoshop and manually

• Analysing the formal qualities of own and other practitioner’s photographic works Development of a Digital Portfolio, following and documenting the Design Process

• Development of technical skills through the exploration of the Art Elements through theoretical and practical workshops

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Practical workshops supported by annotation and reflection

• Development of a Digital Portfolio

• Producing and experimenting with photographic works

• Written and visual analysis tasks

• Annotations of photographic works to explain creative processes

Additional Information

• Opportunities for students to use their interests/passions to further explore applications and show individual understanding 

• Opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and skills on the program Photoshop to further experiment and manipulate photographs

• Year 9 Digital Photography can lead into Year 11 and 12 visual art subjects where students can choose to specialise in Digital Photography