Art and Design (Photography)

Course summary

Digital Photography is a way of visually recording, documenting and presenting both the ordinary and extraordinary. It is explored as an art, but also as a practice often considered an art form, an aspect of self-expressionism, a journalistic process or even an aspect of visual culture. This is a practical subject, combined with in-depth photographic theory and art history. WHAT WILL I BE LEARNING? The use of photography to record in a personal way experiences, ideas information and insights appropriate to intentions. The analysis and critical evaluation of photographic images to demonstrate an understanding of purposes, meanings and contexts. The use of photography to develop ideas through sustained investigations and selection of materials, processes and resources, identifying and interpreting relationships and analyzing methods and outcomes. The use of photography to present a personal, coherent and informed response, realizing intentions, and articulating and explaining connections with the work of styles and traditions of photography. The use of equipment and techniques experimentation beyond the traditional flat print using a variety of techniques and settings including montage, printing onto/incorporating other materials/media, 3D constructions, installations and work presented as visual essays contextual references and the work of others. WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP? You will learn about the many elements that are essential to the success of photography: the use of camera controls, visual elements and creating a narrative within your work. You will also develop skills in visual communication, working through a creative process and critical analysis of work.