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 work on an individualised program. Building from Level 1 Design and Photography, students further develop skills and understanding of photography through research of established and contemporary practice, the creation and manipulation of imagery, and idea development. Students will learn to select and analyse the ideas and techniques of various established artists to help inform their own creative understanding and decision-making process. This course introduces more independent working options in preparation 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.

Level 2 Art Photography

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