Course Title: Photography

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5048

Course Title: Photography

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 48.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART5760

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face

Term1 2007,
Term1 2008

Course Contact: Kellyann Geurts

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: kellyann.geurts@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course provides participants with a theoretical and practical introduction to photography. The course serves as a foundation for:
• exploration of possible approaches to photography
• advanced skills in the application of photographic and imaging practices.

Students will extend the basic knowledge gained about camera and printing methods by the production of digital prints. More emphasis is placed on the development of the student’s ideas and concepts, and how these may be applied to the photography process.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

OHTH5322C Follow health, safety and security procedures



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBS643 Photography


Learning Outcomes

1. Implement the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures appropriate to a range of photographic and imaging processes and practices
2. Explain the basic technical considerations associated with camera operation and image formation
3. Explain the uses of a range of photographic materials and techniques used in the production of photographic images
4. Produce images using appropriate photographic processes and procedures
5. Produce photographic images as representations of objects, situations, and concepts
6. Discuss the representational nature of photography on various levels: as cultural and personal expression, as technology, as documentation, and as design


Overview of Assessment

Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.