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308434 (v.1) Design Photography 191


 

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

7844 (v.5) Design Technology 191

Co Requisite(s):

308433 (v.1) Design Computing 191 or any previous version

Syllabus:

A project based technical introduction to the use, control and operation of 35mm photographic still film camera systems, in both outside location and studio environments. Investigation of the process of producing ' design photography', in recognition that the medium of photography is a core area of study and investigation within design practice and education.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed introductory critique skills towards the analysis of Photographs and the medium of Photography. Developed introductory Studio Lightning Photography skills. Developed introductory technical understanding towards the operation of 35mm cameras. Developed introductory technical skills in the production of the Photographic images in a variety of locations and lighting conditions.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

London, B. (2002). Photography (7th ed). New Jersey. Prentice Hall. www.digitaltruth.com. www.photo.net.

Unit Texts:

London, B. (2002). Photography (7th ed). New Jersey. Prentice Hall.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project (1) 20%, Project (2) 35%. Project (3) 35%. Final Folio Presentation 5%. Work Journal 5%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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