Course Title: Photography Major Study 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5169
Course Title: Photography Major 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
and
Kim Lawler
kim.lawler@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 144
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5168 – Photography Major Study Level 1 / VART5166 – Photography Minor Study Level 1
Course Description
The purpose of this course is for students to synthesise the technical and conceptual skills acquired in previous photography courses to produce an individual body of work that applies the knowledge of photography as a fine art discipline. Students also participate in the planning and organisation of an exhibition of works. This course focuses on digital practice, with camera use and lighting techniques incorporated into digital studio outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS679 Photography Major Study 2 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Use and select appropriate equipment, materials and advanced techniques in the production of a personal body of work.
2. Document contemporary issues and theory in the arts
3. Use photography effectively as a form of visual expression and articulation.
4. Consolidate ideas to produce a personal body of work for exhibition.
5. Promote oneself through setting up an exhibition.
Details of Learning Activities
There will be a variety of learning 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 two projects with back-up images. Evidence of the working / thinking process to be documented in a Visual Diary,
Assessment Matrix
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