ACI102 - Digital Photography

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Ross Coulter

Trimester 3 Unit Chair:

Patrick Pound

Previously:

ACM102

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

Trimester 1:

1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week

Trimester 3:

1 x 4 hour Seminar per week for 6 weeks

Note:

Student enrolment quotas apply to this unit

Content

This unit introduces ideas and processes associated with digital photography.

The construction and manipulation of photographic images is creatively and critically explored through a variety of conceptual frameworks. Workflow techniques include the fundamentals of using Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, color management, RAW image processing, scanning, photo compositing in Photoshop, and the production of exhibition quality prints. Assignments and lectures provide students with an overview the medium’s history and contemporary issues.

Assessment

Assessment 1 - Photographic Strategies (2400 words or equivalent) - 60%

Assessment 2 - Montage (1600 words or equivalent) - 40%

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