Course Title: Photography Minor Study 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
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
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
Week 12 - 16 Self Directed Folio Project Work
General Studio
Ongoing scheduled individual tutorials
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. |
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.
• Minor : 6 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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