Course Title: Photography 101

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Photography 101

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3590	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021
VART3590	City Campus	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016
VART3626	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2017, Viet2 2017, Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021, Viet3 2021
VART3700	RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2020, Viet3 2021

Course Coordinator: Pia Johnson

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: pia.johnson@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 006.03.007

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

In this course you will experiment with photographic image creation principles and practices to communicate effectively.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to examine and establish professional image capture workflows. You will develop skills in camera craft, light, composition, visual literacy and digital image enhancement using manual controls. 
 

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the aesthetics and processes of contemporary photographic practice enabling you to capture a broad range of subject matter with control, accuracy and creativity.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse and discuss how images communicate meaning.
• Apply photographic principles to create images that communicate effectively.
• Select and effectively use photographic tools and image editing software.

Overview of Learning Activities

The course will be presented through a variety of activities including lectures, workshops, experimentation, critical analysis, discussion, practice, presentation and reflection.
 

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for Photography students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/photography
 

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes.

Assessment Task 1: Quiz, 10% LO2

Assessment Task 2: Assignment, 40% LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Assignment, 50% LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment may include creative photographic projects, reflective papers, quizzes and presentations. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.

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.