Course Title: Art and Photography
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Art and Photography
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART3511 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
VART3511 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 2 2016 |
VART3511 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Internet |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Bronek Kozka.
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: bronek.kozka@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment via email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
In this course you will investigate how photography functions within a fine art context. This is investigated through an overview of historical and contemporary photographic ideas and practice. You will be exposed to a diverse range of significant local and international artists who draw upon a variety of photographic technologies in their practice, and investigate the language of photography and how it informs fine art photographic image making. The course provides you with opportunities to respond to lectures and explore ways of processing and articulating your own ideas with traditional and experimental photographic techniques. Class activities aim to engage you in applying photographic discourse to your contemporary art practice.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course will complement the RMIT capabilities you are developing in your program.
Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: 1. Discuss and evaluate the histories and cultural meanings of photographic images in contemporary art practice. 2. Investigate the language and practice of photography and how it informs fine art photographic image making. 3. Apply photographic concepts and practices in the production of a portfolio which demonstrates your ability to integrate technical skills with creative vision."
Overview of Learning Activities
You will engage in a range of individual and collaborative practical learning activities such as applied conceptual thinking, experimenting with material and making work. Other learning activities include lectorials, listening to artist’s talks, observing demonstrations, visiting galleries and sites, reflective writing, analysing art practice, group discussions, peer reviews, and consultations on your studio work.
You will also receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and your peers through a variety of consultations and tutorials. This feedback will help you to track how your learning is progressing against the specified learning outcomes and capabilities for this course. In classes you will also engage in critical reflection and reviews.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including, where appropriate, studios and technologies. RMIT University’s online systems will also support your learning and you will have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.
RMIT University is in close proximity to a broad range of Melbourne galleries and cultural venues, which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes. Assessment Task 1: Quiz, 20% LO1, LO2 Assessment Task 2: Assignment, 40% LO1, LO2 Assessment Task 3: Folio, 40% LO1, LO2, LO3 Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions