This course enables students to explore a range of digital contexts in emerging technologies such as digital photography, video production and digital art. Students will complete storyboards, produce their very own short film, shoot photographs and use computer software for editing and processing. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in Adobe Photoshop and create a range of digital art and poster designs. In digital photography students will learn the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs. In video production students will learn about visual storytelling, video technologies, basic equipment operation, audio production/planning plus video editing using software such as Adobe Premier.
Pathways:
Students who complete the Year 8 Media Arts – Photography and Film Visual Arts will engage in a range of media arts contexts and have the opportunity to then specialise in creative photography or media production in Years 9 and 10, and subsequent General and ATAR courses in Years 11 and 12.