Media

ARC61: Animation

Throughout this unit, students study styles and techniques of animators from the past and present. They will be given the opportunity to design and develop their own characters and styles based on their investigations. Students utilise computer aided animation programs and create cartoon magazines.

This Unit is offered in Semester One and Two

ARC62: Moving Pictures

This Unit immerses students in the world of filmmaking. Students learn how to script, storyboard, film and edit as they plan and produce short films using a range of filmmaking equipment and software. Students acquire terminology to enable them to evaluate short and feature films.

This Unit is offered in Semesters One and Two.

ARD62: KIC TV

This unit involves the making of short films in a range of genres. KIC TV is designed to develop and extend students’ creative competence in video production. Students develop technical, script writing and editing skills as they plan, produce and evaluate studio and location based content. The media landscape of broadcast television, streaming services, genres and regulation of screen content is also explored.

This Unit is offered in Semester One.

ARD63: Photography

This unit gives an understanding of the basics of digital and film photography. Students learn how to take photographs and print them using both digital technologies and darkroom processes. Students have access to digital SLR cameras, digital editing programs, film SLR cameras and the school’s darkroom. Students develop an awareness of how to use a camera effectively, how to process and print film photos, and are introduced to digital software.

This Unit is offered in Semester One and Two

ARE63: Adv. Digital Photography and Design

In this unit students learn how to use a digital SLR camera effectively and manipulate photos using various computer programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition, students will develop an awareness of how to scan, save files and print photographs. Students will develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design and develop finished pieces in accordance with their design briefs.

This Unit is offered in Semester Two

ARE64: The Big Screen

Films are culturally significant because they reflect and influence social values. This unit is designed for students who may study VCE Media or IB Film. Students intending to do the Group 6 IB subject, Film, must complete this unit. The course is a study of film narrative and genres, national cinemas, film theory and criticism. Students develop critical thinking and analytical skills along with knowledge of film language, film history and the place of cinema across cultures. Iconic films from the past to the present form the basis of the study.

This Unit is offered in Semester Two