Courses & Units
Photography 1 FSH111
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
Unit name | Photography 1 |
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Unit code | FSH111 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Arts |
Coordinator | Doctor Linda Erceg |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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100303 | $1,002.00 | $858.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart and Launceston) Weekly Workshops (3 Hours) Plus an additional 7 hours engagement with unit content and self-directed learning per week |
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Assessment | Task 1: Online Quiz (15%)|Task 3: Folio Project - Series, Narrative, Sequence. (50%)|Task 2: Project Proposal and Presentation (35%) |
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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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