APG5352 · Photography

Overview

This unit introduces you to the theory and practice of photography. You will explore the history, ethics, aesthetics, and technological trajectory of photography illuminating the compelling debates surrounding the use and practice of photography by the media. Learning from industry professionals, you will also create works of photography from creative through to photojournalism, portraiture, campaign and essay. You will be taught the fundamentals of photographic practice from composition through to lighting to create a professional portfolio of work using industry-standard technologies. The unit is designed for students interested in photography and the media, and those wanting to gain critical photographic skills.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically reflect on the history, technological developments, and industry context which have contributed to the contemporary and changing practice of photography;
2. Evaluate the ethical debates involved in photography and photojournalism;
3. Critically assess what constitutes an effective image from both a media and technical point of view;
4. Take professional individual photographs, or sets of photographs which present coherent narratives, that are suitable for publication, using industry-standard photographic equipment;
5. Edit photographs for publication in different forms using industry-standard software;
6. Provide captions and other interpretative text for both individual photographs and photo essays.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.