ACI204 - Contemporary Documentary and Narrative Photography

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), *CBD

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Torika Bolatagici

Cohort rule:

Must be enrolled in an Arts or Arts combined course

Previously:

ACM204

Prerequisite:

ACI102

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

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

Note:

*CBD refers to Institute of Koorie Education; Community Based Delivery

Content

This unit focuses on photographic narrative and visual storytelling in the context of contemporary art practice, photobooks and social documentary. Students undertake a number of individual exercises working towards the development of a group documentary project. Students will also present a research paper reflecting issues and ideas discussed in classes and seminars. Working methods and equipment choice will be dictated by the project and students may choose from a range of camera formats. Emphasis is placed on exploring the role of documentary photography in contemporary culture, the social, ethical and legal considerations of documentary photography as well as presentation technique, seriality, materiality and installation. Critique sessions will be held regularly to discuss work in progress and offer feedback to students.

Assessment

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Photo Essay (1200 word equivalent) - 30%

Assessment 2 (Individual) - Research Presentation (800 word equivalent) - 20%

Assessment 3 (Group) - Documentary photo essay (2000 word equivalent) - 50%

Unit Fee Information

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