Level 2 Visual Arts - Photography
2PHO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms V. Stead.
Who would be interested in this course?Any student with an interest in photography. No prior study is required.
Exclusions: a maximum of TWO Visual Arts courses may be taken.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Creative photography based on established practice including; portrait, still life, landscape and collage.
DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS: image analysis, visual literacy, camera techniques, lighting techniques, digital skills-Photoshop, journal documentation and folio presentation.
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: exhibition of photography and entry to national competitions.
This course leads to Level 3 Photography Level 3 Design.
Tertiary study and careers in photography include; photographic editing, museum and gallery curating, and education, commercial, forensics, industrial, medical, fashion, documentary, visual arts photography and allied fields such as visual arts, design, publishing, photo journalism, and online social media.
Faculties:
Pathway
Level 3 Photography, Level 3 Visual Arts - Design, Level 3 Visual Arts - Painting
Career PathwaysMedia Producer, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Auctioneer, Make-up Artist, Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Curator, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Lighting Technician, Photographer, Valuer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAll course related materials for use in class will be supplied by the school. It is highly recommended that a 16GB USB flash drive or higher is purchased and that students sign up for the discount priced Adobe license offered by the school, which will allow students access to Abode Photoshop at home.