Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Students will be required to demonstrate skills in all of the following: • The ability to explore elements of visual language, line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography. • Awareness of intended audience or purpose for their chosen area of photography. • The ability to respond to an issue, theme, concept or idea, or work to a brief or answer a need in photography. • Appreciation of viewpoint, composition, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and movement. • Appropriate use of the camera, film, lenses, filters and lighting for work in their chosen area of photography. • Understanding of techniques related to the production of photographic images • Understanding of appropriate presentation and layout of work in sketchbooks, portfolio boards and exhibitions. The course consists of: Personal Investigation (60%) Externally Set Assignment (40%).