Course Title: Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: GEDU6113C

Course Title: Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualart@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 70

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and apply information on the broad traditions, which inform photographic practice. The unit provides underpinning skills and knowledge development for all the photo imaging units. This work would usually be carried out independently with guidance where required.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Element:

1. Research history and theory

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own arts practice

1.2 Identify and investigate new and alternative information sources for relevance to own arts practice

1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use

Element:

2. Link research to own arts practice

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate information in context of own arts practice and work of others

2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged

2.3 Extract key themes, ideas and opinions to assist in clarity of thought

2.4 Develop conclusions from research findings in consultation with appropriate people

Element:

3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends in own arts practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of history and theory

3.2 Incorporate knowledge into own arts practice

3.3 Seek feedback on quality of research methodology and outcomes, and note areas for future improvement

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will be able to research and analyse the work a diverse range of significant photographer and apply the relevant knowledge to your practice.


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • lectures
  • guest lecturers
  • peer teaching and class presentations group discussion
  • online research workshopping
  • independent project based work
  • teacher  directed  group  activities/projects class exercises to review discussions/lectures 

 

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Current relevant photographic exhibitions
  • Online tests


Teaching Schedule

Wk

 

 

1

Lecture

The beginnings of image making

The beginnings of photography 1826 –1950s

Lecture & discussion: Photographers of the late 1800’s ­ early 1900.

Briefing for Assignment 2

Task : Make a presentation about a photographer working between the late 1800’s ­ early 1900’s.

Purpose: To inform students about the begins and evolution of photography by their use of formal and informal research techniques and how that knowledge once acquire can inform their practice.

Screening – William Fox ­Talbot. British inventor and photography pioneer who invented the Calotype process. Talbot was also a noted photographer who made major contributions to the development of photography as an artistic medium

 

Group allocation for presentation assignments

 

2

1                   Presentation ­ Using the Libraries resources to research information

 

Lecture

Photography’s transition from Pictorialist to the Realists (continued) The beginnings of photography 1826 – 1950s

 

Briefing for Assignment 1 Online Quiz

 

Screening – The influence of Alfred Steiglitz on art   and modern photography

 

Students to view links to 2 videos before next weeks class

 

Landscape in America – Ansel Adams & Edward Western are 2 highly influential photographers

 

 

 

3

Lecture

 

Landscape photography in American and Australia

 

This lecture focuses on the influence of Ansel Adams and Edward Western and on significant Australian photographers.

 

Screen and discussion

Australian landscape photographer John Cato interview video.

 

Review of Assignment 1 & 2 Progress

 

 

4

Lecture

The impact of 35mm cameras on Photography – Robert Capa, Henry Cartier Bresson & the Magnum Photo Agency

•Presentation skills this session is the assist you in the build and presenting of your Assignment 1 Make a presentation about a photographer working between the late 1800’s – the 1950’s

 

Screening –The Life and work Robert Capa

Robert Capa is regarded as one of the greatest ever Photojournalist

Online History test

 

 

5

Lecture/Discussion: Fashion & Portrait Photography

•Avedon’s predecessors, his influences the magazines he worked for and his influence on others.

 

Richard Avedon Light & Darkness – As one of the great commercial photographer of the last century Richard Avedon was also very influential as a photographic artist.

 

Screenings:

Richard Avedon Light & Darkness

 

 

Screenings: Architectural & Industrial photography in Australia

 

Australian Photographers Max Dupain Wolfgang Sievers, David Moore

           

 

6

Assignment 1 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 2­ DUE

7

Assignment 1 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 2­ DUE

8

Assignment 1 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 2­ DUE

9

General feed back on student presentations

 

Lecture

Presentation featuring a significant photographers from 1950s to present day.

 

Briefing for Assignment 4

Task: students to make an oral/visual presentation about featuring significant photographers from 1950s to present day.

Purpose: Students to research current trend styles in photography across wide variety of generes by their use of formal and informal research techniques and how that knowledge once acquire can inform their practice.

 

Screening: – The changing face of Fashion Photography David La Chapell Discussion and tests.

 

Discussion: The changing face of Fashion Photography

 

10

Briefing for Assignment 3 – Online Quiz

Screening: – Sally Mann

Discussion: Photography of the child model

 

11

Lecture/Discussion: Iconic image makers and the development of photographic style

Screening

- Andreas Gursky 13 Mins

–  Annie Leibovitz

–  Duane Michals 12.51 Mins

 

Students to work on their up coming presentations

 

12

Screening: – Bill Henson

 

Discussion: Photography of the adolescent model

 

Students to work in their groups on Assignment 3 presentation.

Assignment 3 Online Test ­ DUE

13

Assignment 4 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 4 ­ DUE

14

Assignment 4 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 4 ­ DUE

15

Assignment 4 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 4 ­ DUE

16

Assignment 4 Presentations: Students to make oral/visual presentations

Assignment 4 ­ DUE

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Personal Hard Drive minimum 500gGb


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include presenting your research findings and their application to your own work in both oral and written form.

 


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this    course.

 

For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.

 

Assignment 1 (GRADED) ­   Online History test ­

DUE Week 4 

 

Assignment 2 (GRADED) ­ In groups of 3, research the life and work of a photographer working between 1820s and 1950s. As a group you will give a nine minute presentation on your findings, using a minimum of 25 images to accompany your presentation. Each student must speak for 3 minutes and must include a written reflection on how the research has informed their individual practice. Presentations will be given during class over 3 – 4 weeks.

DUE Week 7­ 9

 

Assignment 3 (GRADED) ­ Online History test ­

DUE Week 11

 

Assignment 4 (GRADED) ­  In groups of 3, research the life and work of a photographer working between  the 1950’s to present day. As a group you will give a nine minute presentation on your findings, using a minimum of 25 images to accompany your presentation. Each student must speak for 3 minutes and must include a written reflection on how the research has informed their individual practice. Presentations will be given during class over 3 – 4 weeks.

DUE Week 13­ - 16

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades: CHD Competent with High Distinction

CDI Competent with Distinction CC Competent with Credit

CAG Competent Achieved ­ Grade

NYC Not Yet  Competent

DNS Did Not Submit


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

 

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has   previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.

Assessment and Feedback

You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your


learning potential.

 

Special consideration for Late Submission

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.

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