Course Title: Photography Minor Study 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5167
Course Title: Photography Minor Study 2
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5048 - Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Course Contact : Kellyann Geurts
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:kellyann.geurts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Linda Erceg
linda.erceg@rmit.edu.au
Kim Lawler
kim.lawler@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 96
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5168 – Photography Major Study Level 1/ VART5166 – Photography Minor Study Level 1
Course Description
In this course students use the techniques, concepts and skills acquired in previous photography courses to produce a body of work of personal photographs/images that apply the knowledge of photography as a fine art discipline.
This course focuses on digital practice, with camera use and lighting techniques incorporated into studio outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS677 Photography Minor Study 2 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Use and select appropriate materials and techniques in the production of a personal body of work.
2. Document contemporary issues and theory in photography.
3. Use photography effectively as a form of visual expression and articulation.
4. Research and record historical, contemporary and technological influences on photography.
5. Produce art works to create a personal body of work that incorporates personal philosophy and concerns.
Details of Learning Activities
There will be a variety of teaching activities which includes:
Workshops with practical demonstrations, group tutorials, individual tutorials, lectures and excursion. There will also be time dedicated to studio work in a self directed and supervised capacity.
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Teaching Schedule
Week 1 - Introduction to Studio Project
Week 2 - 16 - Studio Project - Self Directed Work ( with embedded demonstrations, tutorials and studio time)
Week 17 - Folio Preparation
Week 18 - Moderation and Assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
To be advised during the semester
Overview of Assessment
Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.
Assessment Tasks
A folio of work based on the outcomes of the project with back-up images and the working process in a Visual Diary,
Assessment Matrix
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