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303427 (v.3) Design Photography (Introduction) 291
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
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Prerequisite(s): | 7844 (v.5) Design Technology 191 or any previous version
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7846 (v.5) Design Technology 192 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Folio Presentation 15%. Project Submission 75%. Work Journal/Rationale submission 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 109900 Other Creative Arts (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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