Courses & Units

The Photo Essay: Storytelling with image and text FXA202

Introduction

We know the impact that photographic and digital 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 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

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Create, analyse and edit photographic and digital images
  • Write captions to complement and interpret photographic images, informed by critical reflective practice
  • Create stories using a sequence of photographic and digital images with words
  • Critically evaluate creative work, integrating and applying theoretical knowledge within the context of creative arts and health.

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
109999 $1,002.00 $858.00 not applicable $2,445.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Off Campus

Online learning including discussion boards, practical activities and Zoom tutorials and webinars, with self-directed learning (approx. 8hrs weekly)

AssessmentQuiz (10%)|Image and Caption (20%)|Photo Essay (50%)|Critical reflection. (20%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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