Photography
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Photography is more than taking pictures — it’s about telling powerful stories, capturing moments, and expressing ideas in a creative and personal way. In this course, students will:
- Learn how to use cameras and editing tools like a pro
- Build their visual literacy and creative confidence
- Explore real-world themes like identity, community, and place
- Develop a portfolio of work they can be proud of
- Learn skills that can lead to careers in media, art, design, journalism, and marketing
Photography connects creativity with real technical skills — and gives students a voice through visual storytelling.
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the following topics:
- Rules of composition
- Photography terminology
- Photo Editing
- Lighting in photography
- The printing process
- Visual Story Telling
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this unit, students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of photographic composition and technical camera settings.
- Apply editing techniques using software (e.g. Lightroom or Photoshop).
- Explore creative expression through themed photographic projects.
- Critically evaluate their own and others’ photographic works.
- Present finished photographic works in digital and printed form
1. Still Life Composition Project 30%
Skills: Composition, lighting, camera control
Description: Students create a series of still life photographs exploring lighting and composition.
2. Creative Portrait Project 30%
Skills: Working with people, concept-driven imagery
Description: Students plan and photograph a portrait series with creative styling or conceptual themes.
3. Narrative Photo Essay 30%
Skills: Storytelling, sequencing, journalistic photography
Description: A series of 5–8 images that tell a visual story (e.g. community, event, personal story).
4. Personal Folio 10%
Skills: Analysis of photography, learning and creating a personal style
Description: Collection of inspiration and personal photography to build a personal style
Stage 1 Photography – Digital Communications Solutions
Stage 1 Media Studies
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