Course Title: Photography Major Study 1
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5168
Course Title: Photography Major Study 1
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
VART5609 - Photography Level 2
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 digital studio outcomes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS678 Photography Major Study 1 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate advanced technical understanding and use of camera equipment and materials.
2. Select, explore and apply a range of materials, techniques and processes used in the production of digital photographic images.
3. Adopt selectively contemporary issues and theory in photography.
4. Use photography effectively as a form of visual expression and articulation.
5. Incorporate personal philosophy and concerns as a basis for the production of art works to create a personal body of work.
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 - Orientation Week
Week 2 - Introduction to the course
Week 3 - 8 - Project 1 - Extended Digital Practice
Week 9 - Review of Project 1 (with tutorial feedback)
Week 10 - Introduction to self directed project
Week 11 - 16 - Project 2 - Self Directed project 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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