Level 2 Art Photography
12APH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Martin.
Recommended Prior LearningPriority given to those who have taken Year 11 Photography - depending on numbers.
2.2 AUTO FOCUS student work
During this course students will extend knowledge of photographic skills, processes and procedures initiated in Year 11. Using a visual diary and our extensive photography and art book collection, students will research, explore, generate and clarify ideas. Students will identify, select and structure visual elements, communicating ideas and solving problems in the making of art.
- External Folio Submission - Students will generate an individually conceived theme based on a Site Investigation.
- Self Portrait Internal submission - Students will be introduced to a specific range of photographic techniques including studio lighting and photoshop effects using established artist models.
2.4 External Folio Submission - student work
Learning Areas:
Detailed Course Outline Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 Art Design, Level 3 Art History Modern, Level 3 Art History Renaissance, Level 3 Art Photography, Level 3 Art Printmaking, Level 3 Art Sculpture
Year 13 Photography and Scholarship. This course can be complemented by other Art courses and Art History. Fine arts, art history, commercial photography, graphic design, journalism, architecture and interior design, advertising, fashion photography, publications and film industry.
$50 TAKE HOME COMPONENT - Students taking this course will produce products that will be taken home and therefore will be asked to pay $50 for the cost of materials. Further details are provided at the beginning of year.
STUDENTS OWN DSLR CAMERA - Prefer students to have their own single lens reflex digital camera. We recommend the Canon EOS range e.g 1500D or 200D. Further details about what sort of camera to buy are given out at the beginning of the year.
Optional - HIRE SCHOOL CAMERA - $60 per year. The department does have a Camera Hire System which is run via the school library - 'hire agreement' forms are handed out at the start of the year. For students hiring cameras it is highly recommended that students purchase their own 16GB SD card.
PRINTING COSTS - Students will also need to maintain credit on their print account during the year to support this course.
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Take Home Component | Non-Voluntary | $50.00 |
| $50.00 | ||