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PHO2207 · Photography: Processes

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Fine Art

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

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

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Project 1Project30%
2Project 2Project50%
3Visual diaryExercise20%

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

prerequisite

Joined by OR.

corequisite

  • OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety

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.

ActivityDuration
Studio activities48 hours

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