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Lismore Session 2 Session 2

Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Intermediate

Former School/College

Former School of Arts and Social Sciences

Pre-requisites

ART10275 - Digital Photography I

Unit aim

Builds on the curriculum of Digital Photography I, introducing advanced creative techniques and ideas for camera work, lighting and personal expression. Students are encouraged to use these in a context of their own choosing to complete a finished set of works. Using studio-based approach it introduces the history and concepts of a variety of photographic genres.

Unit content

  • On and off camera flash techniques
  • Preparation of digital files for output
  • Review of contemporary photo-based production methods
  • Photography and text
  • Photographic theory
  • Review of contemporary photographic genres and styles
  • Prepare photographic works for exhibition
  • Occupational health and safety issues

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 produce a portfolio of photography that is informed and resolved
2 demonstrate the ability to use the expressive capabilities of the photographic medium
3 competently articulate their chosen creative concepts
4 critically evaluate technical and conceptual aspects of the work of others
5 critically consider their work in historical and contemporary contexts
6 produce competent visual support material
7 accept criticism and apply its outcome.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. produce a portfolio of photography that is informed and resolved
    • GA1:
  2. demonstrate the ability to use the expressive capabilities of the photographic medium
    • GA2:
  3. competently articulate their chosen creative concepts
    • GA4:
  4. critically evaluate technical and conceptual aspects of the work of others
    • GA4:
  5. critically consider their work in historical and contemporary contexts
    • GA1:
  6. produce competent visual support material
    • GA2:
  7. accept criticism and apply its outcome.
    • GA2:

Prescribed texts

  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed texts may change in future teaching periods.