Students with an interest in Photography, Video, Visual Arts and Digital Media
The core includes the basics of using a camera, construction of photographs and darkroom practice. Students will cover a series of modules which are designed to build a point of view, developing their artistic practice beyond a simple approach of ‘point and shoot’.
They will examine special effects, manipulated and arranged images as well as the study of major photographers, movements and styles.
The course is assessed through studio and darkroom practice, practical projects, photography journal, video practice, written tests and examinations.
Studies and careers within the Visual Arts including commercial, industrial and fashion photography. Photography in graphic arts, advertising and journalism, including cinematography and film stills photography.
The skills developed in this course could assist with
selecting and presenting a portfolio for interviews at tertiary level
What does this course cost?
Subject fees of $75 and relevant excursions
Students completing this course do not necessarily need to own a SLR camera, they can book and borrow a camera from the CAPA Department.