Photography

Course summary

Students will explore a range of photographic media techniques and processes. They will be made aware of traditional and new technologies. They will learn the appropriate use of the camera, lenses, filters and lighting and the ability to edit and manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop. They will explore the visual language of line, form, colour, pattern and texture in the context of photography and learn to appreciate viewpoint, composition and depth of field. They will use sketchbooks and journals to record and develop their ideas and with digital techniques produce final images. Students will be introduced to Artists in a variety of genres which will include landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still-life, documentary, photojournalism and sport.