Photographic and Digital Media
Stage 5
This subject will allow you to view, document and respond to your world in a unique way, building skills with a variety of cameras, digital editing and design software, as well as examining a range of related photographers
What will you learn
Photographic and Digital Media (PDM) enables you to develop an interest in and enjoyment of investigating the rapidly evolving ideas, practice and technology of this art form. Through critical reflections and acquiring understanding, knowledge and skills, you will investigate and explore the ideas and art practices of others by creatively developing your own work.
How will you learn
You will explore basic photography skills through the exploration of experimental techniques to manipulate images as well as gain skills in basic digital imagery and associated software
Photographic and Digital Media is offered two ways as a
100 hours course for one year
200hours course for two years
How will you be assessed
50% practical and 50% theory course
In this course you will explore photography and digital media in both theoretical and practical work. You will be required to document your art-making as well as complete research on artists who use photography, electronic media and digital manipulation to make art.
Types of Expressive Forms Explored
Photography
Photography
Digital Manipulation
Digital Manipulation
Light Painitng
Light Painting
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Animation
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Film
Experiences Offered
Excursions
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Incursions
Digi Ed Animation workshop
Master Class
with artist Peter Solness
Pathways
Related subjects in year 11 and 12
Visual Arts - 2 unit HSC subject
Photography, Video and Digital Imaging - 1 unit subject in year 11
Visual Design - 1 unit subject in year 11
Ceramics - 1 unit subject in year 11
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Hear what our students have to say about PDM
Equipment Needed
A4 VAPD (Visual Arts Process Diary)