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308437 (v.1) Design Photography 192


 

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):

7846 (v.5) Design Technology 192

Prerequisite(s):

308433 (v.1) Design Computing 191 or any previous version
AND
308434 (v.1) Design Photography 191 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Investigates the connections between photographic analouge and digital acquisition technologies, by a project-based introduction to photographic darkroom custom printing and a range of digital acquisition demonstrations. This program will also examine the integration and application of the medium of the photography with design devices and applications.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed skills in the use of the photographic darkroom process and equipment. Developed skills in the printing of black and white photographs. Developed skills and competencies in photographic portrait lighting and image construction. Developed an introductory understanding of digital photographic acquisition technologies.

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

Unit Texts:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Folio presentation 5%. Project (1) 35%. Project (2) 35%. Project (3) 20%. 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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