PHO1203 · Photography: Introduction

Overview

This unit develops an understanding of concepts of photomedia and an understanding of the relationship and relevance of student photographic work to aesthetics in photography, art and design. You will undertake a series of thematic projects which stimulate awareness in the creative processes of conceiving, producing and editing photographic imagery through the control, manipulation and application of appropriate photographic material (ie. digital photographic paper).

Offerings

Assessment

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

100% in-semester assessment

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a practical and critical understanding of photography and its links with other media;
2. Demonstrate fundamental skill development in lens-based photography through the safe and competent operation of camera systems, studio lighting and digital workflows, applying technical principles of photographic representation and image production;
3. Use photography as a visual language by working with photographic imagery as expressive, narrative and representation forms;
4. Communicate using appropriate vocabulary for the discussion of ideas and the role of images within the broader framework of contemporary society and art practice.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

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