Introduction
We know the impact that photographic images can have on us, individually and collectively. When images and words come together to tell a story they can be entertaining, revelatory, breath-taking, and even powerful agents of change. In this unit, you will learn how to create a photo essay, by honing your writing skills and learning how to create, select, and edit photographic and digital images. Putting words and images together, you will identify how to use the photo essay format for professional and creative expression and evaluate how this format and the skills that you have learnt can be applied in the context of Creative Arts and Health.
Summary
| Unit name | The Photo Essay: Storytelling with image and text |
| Unit code | FXA202 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts |
| Discipline | Arts |
| Coordinator | Doctor Linda Erceg |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Create, analyse and edit photographic images
- Write captions to complement and interpret photographic images, informed by critical reflective practice
- Create stories within the context of creative arts and health, using a sequence of photographic images with words
- Critically evaluate creative work, integrating and applying theoretical knowledge within the context of creative arts and health.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus Online learning materials with Zoom webinars, tutorials and discussion boards (4hrs weekly) with additional self-directed learning |
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| Assessment | Online knowledge quiz (5%)|Image and Caption (15%)|Critical Reflection (30%)|Photo Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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