Photography
Photography courses at Churchlands Senior High School help students develop their creativity and explore the many nuances of the medium through both film and digital photography. The courses cater to a variety of skill levels in each class from beginners through to the more advance students pursuing Photography outside school. Our aim is to help all students explore and experiment with photographic processes to realise their creative vision.
PHOTOGRAPHY – Semester 1
In this course students are introduced to the principles, techniques and materials used in photography. The course has a high practical content and students are taken through directed activities to develop basic skills and techniques.
PHOTOGRAPHY – Semester 2
In this course students are able to develop and broaden their camera and processing skills. The work is mainly practical and students are encouraged to explore the processes and techniques which are conducive to good photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY – Semester 1
In this course students explore a variety of camera techniques to produce work which demonstrates balance, harmony and tonal qualities. Students are also encouraged to experiment with darkroom techniques to produce creative prints.
PHOTOGRAPHY – Semester 2
This course provides students with the opportunity to refine their photographic knowledge and techniques. Students are encouraged to be creative and imaginative in their work and are given considerable freedom to develop an individual approach. Students are guided through demonstrations, notes and lectures to provide the necessary expertise for their work.
DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL – Semester One and Two
The focus for this unit is design basics in the photography context. Students understand that design/photography is a discipline area with its own history, tradition and tools and techniques. Students are introduced to design elements and principles and design processes and practice. They are introduced to basic drawing skills and a range of techniques to demonstrate their control over the elements of design in the context of photography. Students are introduced to basic production skills and processes, materials and technologies in black and white and digital photography.
DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL – Semester One
The focus of this unit is product design. Students learn that the commercial world is comprised of companies, requiring consumer products, services and brands for a particular audience. They are introduced to the concept of intellectual property. Using the design process, they create products/services, visuals and/or layouts with an awareness of codes and conventions. They use relevant and appropriate production skills and processes, materials and technologies relevant to the design.
DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL – SemesterTwo
The focus of this unit is cultural design. Students learn that society is made up of different groups of people who share diverse values, attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and needs, and that different forms of visual communication transmit these values and beliefs. Students are encouraged to create designs that link to a culture or sub-culture and are introduced to ethical issues concerning representation. Students develop a design process with an understanding of codes and conventions. They consider communication strategies and audience. They define and establish contemporary production skills and processes, materials and technologies
