Overview
Photo media, which involves the use of diverse photographic processes, plays an important role in contemporary creative practices because of its pervasiveness and its application across a broad range of cultural and conceptual contexts. Photo imaging may also be the predominant mode of specific artists within a broader multidisciplinary approach to practice. Photomedia and Artisitic Practice introduces you to a diverse range of contemporary artistic photo imaging concepts and methods as part of a trajectory of photographic history. This unit also gives you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of approaches to understand and create engaging and informed photo image portfolios.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
Apply technical skills appropriate to artistic photo-imaging;
Employ critical reasoning to current and historical concepts in art and photography;
Solve conceptual problems in photomedia creatively;
Employ artistic inquiry in photomedia through a self-generated body of work.
Learning approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as tutorials, workshops and practicals. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on learning and assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Modification to assessment may be required based on mode of study.
Summative Assessment is any assessment item which is included in the calculation of your grade.
Formative assessment is provided through feedback in tutorials and workshops.
Assessment 1: Portfolio
You are required to submit a series of genre-related tasks presented in a mid-semester portfolio.
Assessment 1A - 20% due in week 5.
Assessment 1B and 1C - 30% due in week 8.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment 2: Creative Work
Independent project work and written rationale presented in an end of semester portfolio.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.