Level 2 Photography (PHO202)
PHO202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Hatcliffe.
Recommended Prior LearningCompletion of either Design and Photography or Visual Art would be an advantage but not essential.
In a technological-savvy generation that uses photography daily on social media it’s not surprising that the subject has become popular within the creative industries. Level 2 Photography will teach students the conventions of photography and how to develop a series of ideas influenced by established photographic artists as models of best practice. Students will experiment with processes and procedures and be guided through researching, exploring, generating and clarifying their own ideas. There will be two internal assessments based around photographic conventions and developing ideas and a two-panel external folio towards the end of the school year.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term 1 students will be studying some of the conventions of photography. We will be looking at a variety of photographers and their styles or ways of working.
Students will focus on the first internal assessment and some of these images will be used at a later date for the folio board.
Term 2
In term 2 the focus shifts to developing ideas in a related series of images. Again students will use the work of established photographers to help inspire and guide them as they extend and refine their work.
Students will work on the second internal assessment during this term which is specifically aimed at showing how they can move their work onwards with the aid of photographic models.
Term 3
Term 3 is about continuing to develop ideas in a series which is related and linked. Students will spend time refining their work and planning for their folio boards.
Term 4
Students will finalise their folio board work and arrange their pieces for the external moderation.
Level 2 optional courses, Visual Arts
Detailed Course Outline Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 Painting (PNT303), Level 3 Photography (PHO303)
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Aeroplane Pilot, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Jeweller, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Lighting Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryRecommended access to a camera OR cellphone, $40 Art material contribution, $25 print credit
Required Equipment: BYOD (not Chromebook or iPad)