Creative Camera A

This subject provides a comprehensive foundation to the exciting world of photography. Students will learn about all basic digital and film camera functions and how to develop and print their own 35mm black and white film. Topics covered include; cameras, lenses, shutter speeds and apertures, correct exposures, film processing and chemistry, contact sheets and enlarging, test strips and print controls, dodging and burning, photographic retouching and toning. On completion of the VET studies students are eligible to continue their studies and complete the Certificate IV or Diploma in Photo Imaging. A film SLR will be provided for film-based work.

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Creative Camera B

Students will begin to extend their conceptual & technical knowledge with their photographs. Historical and contemporary practices will be discussed. Further development of an individual photographic or multi-media portfolio will continue. Students will be encouraged to explore various techniques and ideas associated with the medium with an emphasis on the cross-fertilisation of disciplines.

Topics covered: advanced film processing, black & white concepts, infra-red film, abstraction design, sequencing, hand-held light meters, on-camera flash equipment, portraits, landscapes, history, photographic evaluation. Both film and digital capture are accepted for this unit.

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Certificate II in Creative Industries - Live Sound & Lighting (Music)

This course aims to introduce the principals and equipment behind sound engineering and stage lighting for live modern music. We will be looking at the common equipment used in a sound system and lighting rig using both theory and practical work. Participants will be taken from the absolute basics to where they can specify, construct and operate a small sound and lighting system. Ideal for students wishing to gain and introduction to live sound and lighting in a music industry based environment.

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Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)

This course gives students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to working in the digital media industry. The course develops skills to integrate digital video, sound, animation and text into one product.

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Certificate II in Music - Song Writing & Performance

A full year program in creative song writing and ensemble music performance. Focusing on contemporary music (rock, pop, hip hop etc) students will examine the different styles of contemporary music and their relevance, learn structured methods to song writing and exploring creativity, ensemble performance, getting the right sound on stage, set up and use of a small P.A., rehearsal techniques and preparing for a performance.

Over the full year students will write original songs which they will be given the opportunity to perform for a live recording. The program includes excursions to a high profile music venue (Fowlers Live) and professional recording studio (Chapel Lane Studios/Fat Trax).

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Certificate III in Music Business (Band Management)

This course is designed to give students an insight into the fascinating beast that is the music industry, focusing on band management and event management. Students will gain an insight into the world of music business, exploring areas of creative artist management including career planning, micro business development and event logistics and planning, culminating in the delivery of a live music event.

This course is suitable for students who are not musicians themselves but would like to work inthe  music industry.

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