PHO2207 · Photography: Processes

Overview

This unit introduces you to darkroom practices associated with analogue photography. It develops upon the skills and knowledge of photomedia imaging by providing a focus upon creative image production through manipulated photography approaches. You will develop your understanding and application of darkroom-based photography and the exploration of the materiality of the photographic medium. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of printing techniques (i.e. black and white, colour and alternative processes) and mixed media.

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 sound practical and critical understanding of photography and its relationship to other art forms;
2. Demonstrate competence and understanding of the operations associated with darkroom-based photography, including the principles of photography as print media and the technical principles of print production;
3. Demonstrate awareness of the print-based approaches associated with manipulated photography, exploring advanced black and white processes, colour photography and a range of alternative processes;
4. Use photography as a visual language suitable for folio presentation and develop ideas and imagery relating to individual cultural research.

Workload

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.

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