History Who we are What we do Gr 10 - 12 Visual Art Sculpture Photography Printmaking Painting Drawing Design Ceramic Design Illustration Textile Design Gr 8 - 9 Extra mural activities Visual Drawing Painting Ceramics Printmaking Sculpture Textiles Photography Illustration Gr 8 - 9 Extra mural activities Partnerships Contributors Feeder Schools VISUAL ART - PHOTOGRAPHY Photography refers to the act of taking and printing photographs. The science of photography relates to the action of light on sensitive bodies in the production of pictures and the fixation of images. The aim of the photography course is to develop learners' creative thinking and technical abilities through exposure to various techniques and methods. The development of visual literacy is an ongoing process throughout the course. Grade 10: Learners are exposed to the basics of black and white photography and darkroom technology such as pinhole photography, photograms and handmade negatives, and are also introduced to film and the camera. Grade 11: Learners develop further skills regarding the developing and printing of black and white film and the formal elements of black and white photography. At this stage, the content of photographs becomes more important. Grade 12: Learners are encouraged to work more independently and to have a personal approach to media, techniques and the content of their work.