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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Corequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Peta Clancy

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Peta Clancy

Notes

This unit was previously titled Photography.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate a practical and critical understanding of photography and its links with other media;

2.

Demonstrate fundamental skill development in the operations associated with lens-based photography including the principles of photographic representation and technical principles of 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.

Assessment summary

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment

1 - Mid-semester assessment
2 - Final folio examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Studio activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change. Estimated costs within a range of $50 to $150 per semester can be expected. Students will be notified of requirements by staff and may include transport fees, museum or gallery entry, and materials costs as relevant such as notebooks, pens, pencils and printing.