Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Art Photography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Son.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Visual Arts	9	Open entry.
10 Visual Arts	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Visual Arts	1	Year 10 Visual Arts or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 1 Design/ Photography	1	Year 10 Visual Arts or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 2 Design	2	Success in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 Design/ Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 2 Photography	2	Success in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 Design/ Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 2 Paint	2	Success in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 Design/ Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 2 Printmaking	2	Success in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 Design/ Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 2 Sculpture	2	Success in Level 1 Visual Arts or Level 1 Design/ Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 3 Design	3	Success in Level 2 Art Design or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 3 Painting	3	Success in Level 2 Paint or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 3 Printmaking	3	Success in Level 2 Design, Photography, Paint, Sculpture or Printmaking, or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 3 Photography	3	Success in Level 2 Design, Photography, Paint, Sculpture or Printmaking, or at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 3 Art Sculpture	3	Success in Level 2 Design, Photography, Paint, Sculpture or Printmaking, or at the discretion of the HOD.

At Level 2, students follow an individualised program that builds on Level 1 Design and Photography. They explore themes such as architecture, still life, or portraiture by researching photographers and developing ideas. Students learn to use a camera and editing techniques to create a cohesive body of work, while also analysing established artists to inform their own creativity. This course offers more independent working options to prepare for Level 3 requirements.

An achieved or better in Level 1 VA course is recommended, or by approval from HOD.

Departments:

Visual Arts

Pathway

Level 3 Art Photography, Level 3 Art Printmaking, Level 3 Art Sculpture

Course Material Costs

Students are NOT required to purchase equipment from Gordon Harris for this course. However, you need a good-quality USB drive to store/backup your work. There is a $9 folio board fee for students' externally assessed photography portfolios that is added to each student's account.

In addition, all students are required to purchase the ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE. We have a great offer for students to purchase a 1-year license. It is essential to have as students use Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator in this course. It costs $10 and can be purchased online or at the Payments office.

Year 12 Photography students are required to print their final folio of images at the approximate cost of $60 in Late November.