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PHO1203

Photomedia imaging 1 (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1.have a basic practical and critical understanding of photography and its links with other media; 2.be able to access the Faculty Photomedia facilities and resources with a clear understanding of appropriate health and safety studio procedures and implement these procedures within their work practice; 3.have a minimum level of competence and understanding of the operations associated with lens-based photography including the principles of photographic 'seeing' and technical principles of image production (i.e. use of light sensitive materials, exposure); 4.have a basic understanding of photography as a visual language through working with photographic imagery as expressive, narrative and representational forms; 5.have developed a basic vocabulary for the discussion of ideas and the role of images within the broader framework of contemporary society and art practice; 6.have the foundation necessary to undertake further units in Photomedia with a view towards either specialisation or application of the media within other studio disciplines.

Assessment: Exercises:30% Project:50% Journal:20%

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites: Admission to a degree program of the Faculty of Art & Design/permission of Head of Department for non-Faculty applicants

Prohibitions: PHO1101, PHO1111, PHO1121


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