Hobart, Launceston
This unit has a quota.
A basic understanding of both camera controls and computing skills are assumed for this unit. Students are to provide their own camera. As a minimum standard this must have full manual control.
Introduction
Photography 1 will introduce you to the medium of photography. Directed by staff and technicians, in the context of a studio/workshop/tutorial curriculum, you will be introduced to traditional techniques, new technologies and approaches to contemporary practice.
Study of this unit will involve undertaking basic skills and techniques, and introduce you to experimenting, critiquing and conceptualising form and method.
Thematic lectures will provide an overview of historical and contemporary photography, and support projects that advance technical proficiency and your capacity to transform concepts into photographic imagery.
Students will be encouraged to consider connections to other Studio units.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Photography 1 |
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| Unit code | FSH111 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Arts |
| Coordinator | Dr. Linda Erceg |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills to manipulate techniques and materials in the photographic medium.
- Respond to, and interpret a brief to produce finished work using photographic media.
- Apply WHS practices relevant to photographic techniques, materials, equipment and workspaces.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly studio sessions (3 hours), that comprise of technical workshops, group learning activities and individual studio time, and 6 x 1 hour lecture/viewing/demonstration. There is an expectation of at least an additional 3 hours independent practical work in the studio weekly (13 weeks, including an Independent Study Week). |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Presentation (10%) Task 2: Critique (30%) Task 3: Artist statement, 300 words (10%) Task 4: Folio of works addressing a brief (30%) Task 5: Journal and folio of process pieces (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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