Stage 2 Photography (Digital Communication Solutions)

LEVEL: Stage 2

SACE Credits: 20 credits

LENGTH: Full Year

Recommended background: Stage 1 Photography A and /or Stage 1 Photography B preferred but not essential.

Content:

Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding to implement the use of an extensive range of photographic equipment, apply strategies for successful workflow and manipulation of DSLR images. They will also expand their concepts of the role of Photography in society and work to industry specifications.

Students will have to ability to develop their own areas of photographic focus and apply their ideas working across natural and/or studio lighting setups, develop advanced skills in coordinating various lighting styles and compositional setups, and control required camera settings and effects using a range of industry standard photographic equipment and software.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.

AT1 Specialised Skills Task 20%
AT2 Design Process and Solution 50%
AT3 Resource Study 30% (externally assessed)

Specialised Skills Tasks: Theme, Creative Photography Techniques

Design Process and Solution: Students create their own design brief in relation to an area of photography that interests them. They will document stages of investigation, planning and evaluation of images and products that showcase creative photographic techniques, culminating in the production of a solution/product in response to their brief. Full cost of product/products is dependent on the design and students are expected to arrange these materials themselves.

Resource Study: Students investigate and analyse the functional characteristics and properties of two or more materials or components they are considering for use in the creation of their solution/product. Students investigate and analyse ethical, legal, economic and/or sustainability issues related to their solution/product.

Special requirements:

It is beneficial for students to have their own DSLR but school ones are provided. It is also highly recommended that students provide their own SD card and utilise the school’s offer of a full year Adobe Design Suite software subscription on students’ personal devices for $10 as well.