303427 (v.3) Design Photography (Introduction) 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	8752 (v.6) Design Minor 291 or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	7844 (v.5) Design Technology 191 or any previous version AND 7846 (v.5) Design Technology 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Facilitates opportunities for students to develop an introductory understanding of both the technical application of the photographic medium and it's use and function within Design and modern society. Seeks to introduce students to a range of Design Photographic production conventions, ranging from studio based commercial photography, to digital Photographic acquisition and production systems.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, student s will have developed - technical skills and an introductory understanding of the digital Photographic medium, a range of Design Photographic theoretical and analytical skills, introductory technical skillsinvolved in the production and construction of Studio Photographic images and an introductory understanding towards the interpretation and analysis of Photographic Genres. Developed competency in Design Photographic enquiry, research and investigation.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Benjamin, Walter (1973), Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction in Walter Benjamin, Illuminations. Edited by Hannah Arendt, trans. Harry Zohn. New York, Schocken Books. Keller, Ulrich (1984), Vol 8 No 4. The Myth of Art Photography: A Sociological Analysis in History of Photography. Texas, University of Austin Texas Press. Kolker, Robert (1999), Film, form, and Culture. Boston, McGraw Hill. London, Barbara and Upton, John (1998), Photography. 6th ed. New York, Longman. Sekula, Alan (1989), On theInvention of Photographic Meaning in Thinking Photography. Edited by Victor Burgin. London, Macmillan. Sontag, Susan (1977), On Photography. London, Penguin Books. Tagg, John (1988), The Burden of Representation. London, Macmillan. Webster, Frank (1980), The New Photography. London, John Calder. www.digitaltruth.com www.photo.net
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Folio Presentation 15%. Project Submission 75%. Work Journal/Rationale submission 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y