Course Title: Photography 101
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Photography 101
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
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, Sem 1 2022 |
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, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022 |
VART3700 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2020, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022 |
Course Coordinator: Isabella Capezio
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: isabella.capezio@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 006.03.017
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 and on your development against the program 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.