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: Film Like a Pro

This course is designed for students who want to build on their foundational media skills and take their creativity to the next level. You will explore advanced filmmaking techniques including camera composition for meaning, cinematography, colour grading, sound design, and editing using industry-standard tools and processes. Through a series of hands-on exercises, including a coming-of-age genre scene study and the production of an original short film, you will refine your ability to create engaging visual stories and communicate ideas through media. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently plan, film, and edit sophisticated media productions while demonstrating the technical and creative skills expected in senior Media studies and creative industries pathways. Get ready to experiment, develop your style, and bring your ideas to life.

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: Advanced Digital Photography and Design

The Advanced Digital Photography and Design unit aims to extend students’ skills and knowledge in digital photography and design principles. Students will explore various techniques and concepts related to capturing and editing digital images. They will also develop their understanding of design elements and principles to create visually appealing compositions. Through practical exercises, research, and critical analysis, students will enhance their technical and creative abilities while exploring the role of digital photography and design in contemporary society.

This Unit is offered in Semester Two

ARE64: The Big Screen

The Big Screen is a student-led exploration and celebration of global cinema that focuses on auteurs, movements, genres and theories, culminating in productions that allow students to put their learning into practice. Students have the opportunity to select films that will be studied and to guide the discussion of them, developing their critical thinking and analytical skills along with knowledge of film language and the place of cinema across time and cultures. This combination of theory and practical work is also designed to give students a strong head start to the IB Film and VCE Media courses (while it is not compulsory for students to undertake this subject prior to those courses, it is encouraged).

This Unit is offered in Semester Two