Design & Media

Why do some logos become iconic? How do architects communicate ideas before a building is built? What makes a product easy to use or a poster impossible to ignore? Every object, space and visual message around us has been carefully designed.

In this subject you'll think and work like a designer, exploring how ideas are transformed into visual solutions. Through drawing, model-making and digital design, you'll respond to creative design briefs while experimenting with typography, branding, illustration, product design, architecture and environmental design. You'll learn how designers use visual language to communicate with different audiences, solve real-world problems and bring ideas to life.

Whether you enjoy drawing, architecture, graphic design or creative problem-solving, this subject will help you develop a portfolio of original design work while building the confidence to communicate ideas with creativity, purpose and impact.

Have you ever wondered why some videos go viral while others disappear without a trace? Why do some photographs tell powerful stories? How do filmmakers, photographers and content creators use images, sound and editing to capture our attention and shape the way we see the world? 

In this practical subject you'll explore the creative and technical side of media while producing your own photography, short films and digital content. You'll experiment with camera techniques, lighting, sound, editing and visual storytelling, learning how professional media creators communicate ideas and connect with audiences. Along the way you'll investigate how media influences culture, represents people and places, and shapes our understanding of the world. Whether you're interested in filmmaking, photography, social media, advertising or digital storytelling, this subject will help you become a confident creator, critical thinker and informed media consumer.