What is it and why should I do it?

In this subject students will learn about:

• the

construction of media products including film, animation and website designhow genre is created through the use of sound, colour, acting and editing

• technical and creative aspects of photography, including how to use digital cameras and other photographic equipment

• how composition, lighting, colour and focus can be used to create meaning in images

• how editing software can be

use to create and manipulate short films such as trailersa range of software and technical equipment that can be used to construct media artworks such as animation

• used to enhance, manipulate, and refine photographic works

• different photographic styles and techniques used by contemporary and historical photographers

Students will be required to:

• research

stage of the production process to create media products
• produce edited sequences that demonstrate an understanding of genre and filmmaking techniques
• create a series of animations including stop motion
plan and create websites that demonstrate an understanding of layouts, style and audiences

• and analyse the work of photographers to inform their own ideas

• plan and produce a series of photographs based on set themes and concepts

• edit and present photographic works using industry-standard software

• document their creative process and reflect on their technical and artistic development