Course Title: Photography Major Study 2

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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

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

Students will receive tuition in their individual studios and in the computer lab.

Lectures, demonstrations, group discussion, gallery excursions and individual tutorials will all feature as part of the course.

Students are expected to work on their practice in their studios and off campus.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 and 2   Semester One Feedback

                            Overview of Semester 2 Delivery

Week 3 - 8      Self Directed Folio Project Work

                            General Studio

                            Ongoing scheduled individual tutorials

                            Technical Workshops

MID SEMESTER BREAK – NO CLASS
                            (Mon Aug 31 – Frid Sept 4)

Week 9 -11        Self Directed Folio Project Work

                            General Studio

                            Ongoing scheduled individual tutorials

                            Technical Workshops

SECOND YEAR TUTORIALS (Date to be announced)
                             PROJECT WORK PRESENTED AT TUTORIAL

                            Self Directed Folio Project Work

                            General Studio

                            Ongoing scheduled individual tutorials

Week 12 - 16    Technical workshops

Week 17 -18     Assessment : Yr 1 (2 Nov – 6 Nov) and Yr 2 ( 9 Nov – 13 Nov)
               



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Langford, Michael Basic Photography,Oxford Focal Press, 2000.
Bolton, R. The Contest of Meaning: Critical Histories of Photography MIT Press, 1989
Janus, Elizabeth (ED) Veronica’s Revenge Contemporary Perspectives on Photography LAC Switzerland,1998
Newhall, Beaumont The History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present Day, Doubleday,1964
Sontag, Susan On Photography, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989


Other Resources

Magazines:
Aperture
Photofile
Art Monthly


Overview of Assessment

Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.


Assessment Tasks

•    Folio Work, demonstrating sustained investigation.
•    Photography Major : 10 – 12 Resolved works with backup
•    1 Visual journal
•    Studio and tutorial participation        

A group involving teaching staff, who are currently industry personnel will moderate all assessment.


Assessment Matrix

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