Photography Club

The Photography Club provides a platform for students to explore photography, improve their photography skills and take their first steps in developing a lifelong interest in photography.

Club members learn how to use a range of cameras from compact cameras to digital single-lens reflex and mirrorless cameras. Members also learn how to use both manual and autofocus prime lenses in addition to telephoto lenses and explore the use of light boxes and studio lighting equipment.

They learn to take photographs according to themes, learn about exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, composition and photo editing using software tools. Club members get to create presentations and portfolios that showcase their photographs. They also serve the school by taking photographs during school events both in school and outside. Selected photographs taken by pupils are printed, framed and displayed in the school library, and used in school publications.

Additionally, club members will be given opportunities to develop themselves as confident photographers who embody the school core values of Graciousness, Responsibility, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Goal

To develop lifelong learners in the Art of Seeing and Thinking

Objectives

Technical skills proficiency (camera handling)
Composition fundamentals
Personal Leadership & People Skills

Schedule

During timetabled CCA session: Mondays, 7.40 a.m. – 9.40 a.m.

Teachers-in-Charge


Mr Calvin Tan	tan_kiat_calvin@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Hamimah Bte Ansor	hamimah_ansor@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Sharon Neo	lam_hui_lin_sharon@moe.edu.sg
Ms Khoo Ying Ying	khoo_ying_ying@moe.edu.sg

Achievements

The Photography Club has won awards over a few years at photography competitions for primary schools – the National Photography Festival and the National Young Shutterbugs.

One of our photographer’s work was part of an exhibition held at the National Library. Another of our photographer’s work was included in the Singapore Youth Festival SYFgoesONLINE! showcase.

Additional info

Questions further posed by parents during our engagement sessions last year:

Any requirements/pre-requisite to enter the CCA?

The student does not need to have any prior knowledge of photography.

Is the CCA gender specific?

All are welcome to join.

Do the students need to purchase equipment on their own?

There is no need to purchase any photographic equipment. All equipment will be provided by the school.

What can we do to help them to prepare themselves to be accepted into the CCA and do well?

The student should be interested in taking pictures. Students are encouraged to take photos of subjects that they are passionate about in their own time, with any kind of imaging device they have access to (iPad, smartphone cameras, etc)