Course Title: Processes & Cultures of Photography 101
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Processes & Cultures of Photography 101
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC2371 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2007 |
Course Coordinator: Phred Petersen
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2502
Course Coordinator Email:phred.petersen@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 5.2.34
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None required. This is an introductory course in the technical theory of photography.
Course Description
This course will examine a full range of technical theoretical principles of photographic image making. These include both the application of the theory of photographic elements such as light, optics, cameras, visual perception, image formation principles, and imaging systems that are found in modern professional photographic practice.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe the nature of light and how light is used in photography
Describe the different types of cameras used in photography
Explain the process by which correct photographic exposure is measured and stored by a sensor
Articulate the principles behind how humans perceive images
Explain how optical systems allow for light to be focussed
Describe how perspective and depth of field can be controlled with camera movements
Explain how colour is managed in a photographic process
Overview of Learning Activities
Key concepts will be examined and explained utilising a range of learning strategies ranging from a lecture format, seminar format, tutorials and workshops, screenings, group discussion, analysis of images and structured visual & technical assignments.
Overview of Learning Resources
Lecture texts, lecture notes, the Internet, library research resources and Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.
If you have a long term medical condition and / or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.