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. |
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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