Photography and Digital Media
Photography and Digital Media
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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.
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.
You will explore basic photography skills through the exploration of experimental techniques to manipulate images, as well as have the opportunity to gain skills in basic digital imagery and associated software.
You will explore basic photography skills through the exploration of experimental techniques to manipulate images, as well as have the opportunity to gain skills in basic digital imagery and associated software.
This course intends to explore photography and digital media in both theoretical and practical studies. Students will be required to undertake documentation of their art making as well as completing in depth studies of artists who use photography, electronic media and digital manipulation to make art. Exploration of photography from a variety of perspectives in relation to artist, artwork, audience and the art world.
This course intends to explore photography and digital media in both theoretical and practical studies. Students will be required to undertake documentation of their art making as well as completing in depth studies of artists who use photography, electronic media and digital manipulation to make art. Exploration of photography from a variety of perspectives in relation to artist, artwork, audience and the art world.
What will you be doing in PDM?
What will you be doing in PDM?
Cameras and composition, lighting and studio photography, methods of manipulation and abstraction, videography and video editing.
Lessons will be a combination of practical work and theory, with a focus on building skills to create a portfolio of work.
Students will build a portfolios of work demonstrating their ability to take and present high quality artwork and written reflection, research and evaluation.
PATHWAYS
PATHWAYS
Related subjects in year 11 and year 12:
Visual Arts
Photography & Digital Imaging
Four reasons to choose PDM:
Four reasons to choose PDM:
1. The internet has created an explosion of opportunity for digital designers and multimedia artists
1. The internet has created an explosion of opportunity for digital designers and multimedia artists
The world is filled with computers, smartphones, tablets and other portable electronic devices. Almost all businesses have an online presence, with online advertising increasing by the day. We are connected to the internet for long periods, seeking information, socialising, playing, shopping, watching videos and engaging in other forms of online entertainment. The demand for web designers, app designers, software designers, graphic designers, digital illustrators, multimedia artists, video producers, online publishers, animation artists, game designers and many other digital careers is undergoing unprecedented growth.
2. Those with a wide skill set have an advantage, in any career
2. Those with a wide skill set have an advantage, in any career
Some people excel at mathematics. Others have strengths in written language. Others excel in creative areas such as Art and Design. If you are lucky enough to excel in two or three of these areas, you are part of a much smaller subset of the population. Those who are multi-skilled are astronomically more useful, well-rounded, hireable and capable of excelling in a much wider range of professions.
3. Studying creative subjects improves performance in other subjects
3. Studying creative subjects improves performance in other subjects
Research demonstrates that involvement in the arts (both Visual Art and Performing Art) – especially for students from a low-income background – is associated with higher levels of attainment in both high school and university.
Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. No matter what career you choose, those who can arrange, present and display material in a way that is aesthetically pleasing have an advantage.
4. Creativity makes you happy
4. Creativity makes you happy
Creative programmes begin with observation of the real world: recording, analysis and creation of a visual response to the surroundings. Being creative makes students look at things anew – even mundane ordinary aspects of the world. The fluffy, ‘feel good’ reasons that are usually given for selecting creative subjects are given because they are right. Creativity does fill the soul. There is something magical about creating something with your hands. Communicating with colour and shape and form awakens the imagination; it opens a door to ‘now’. If you love making art, you’ll miss it when it’s gone. And if you do choose it, chances are, it will be your favourite class of the day.
Student Work
Student Work
Elective Charge 2021: $75
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