This week I changed my concept idea - without access to some of the places I wanted to photograph for my other one, I decided it would become too difficult, especially with the weather going on at the moment. I have decided to change my concept to images of suburbs -I'm going to name theContinue reading "Visual Journal – Week 10"

This week was focused on the creative process, beginning to plan our major projects, and working on a concept statement, focusing on thinking and planning. I plan to engage with the concept of documentary landscape photography and also tie in some elements of popular culture. Popular culture can be defined as “the set of practices,Continue reading "Visual Journal – Week 8"

This week was a non-teaching week, and I spent the time brainstorming ideas for my major project. I have decided to focus on nostalgia, and take images of local places that remind me of my childhood, and also may do the same for others who have grown up around the Wollongong area. My project willContinue reading "Visual Journal – Week 7"

Today in class we discussed landscape photography as abstract and conceptual art. Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect. This lecture allowed me to begin to appreciate different ways in which weContinue reading "Visual Journal – Week 6"

Principles of Landscape Photography This week was my first week attending class on campus!! It was also the week that the visual research assignment was due. I got the chance to use a camera for the first time this semester, and experiment with different settings and modes. We walked to one spot on campus andContinue reading "Visual Journal – Week 4"

Photography as an art practice Once again, the class was held online this week, and the tutorial was run by the lecturer. We went through a gallery of photographs and learned how photography is used as an art practice in different circumstances. The conceptual and theoretical frame was a concept we discussed this week also,Continue reading "Visual Journal – Week 3"

Composition and light I did not make it to class this week as a result of the current floods and weather situation, So I watched the lecture content and did some further research about photography styles. The lecture contained photographs that show the different ways in which composition and light can be used to changeContinue reading "Visual Journal – Week 2"

The class was held online this week, and it was mainly an introductory lesson. There was a video explaining how to use a DSLR camera which I found really helpful, it is a handy tool to have to refer back to throughout the session. The most significant moment I experienced this week was reflecting onContinue reading "CAVA124 Visual Journal – Week 1"