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Related Studies Photography (FINA10030)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This programme comprises two parts:
Part A is a one hour lecture examining the phenomenon of the photograph as it relates to particular artists and art movements intrinsic to the history and contemporary understanding of the Photographic.
Part B comprises a series of three hour project based classes consisting of screenings and discussions focussing on a series of Problem Set assignments that students submit each week. The Problem Sets locate an emphasis on focused and intensive experimental work that develops image generating abilities, observational skills and the articulation of these through conceptual strategies. Resolution of set projects may include photographic or video formats or a combination of the two. Work may involve both individual or collaborative processes. The Problem Sets emphasise conceptual processes, feeling, observation and action in the development of new ideas and modes of expression.
Subject outcomes may include video and photos that incorporate another medium as their premise such as text, performance, sound, sculpture and/or painting.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- become familiar with the conceptual strategies of a range of photographic artists;
- understand the historic precedents of the photograph in contemporary art and culture;
- prompt the imaginative analysis and interpretation, through making, of photographic imagery in both the still and moving image;
- challenge students to be artistically and conceptually inventive and rigorous.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• exhibit insight into the relationship between theoretical concepts and creative practice;
• recognize the significance of research in creative work;
• develop a sense of individual perspective.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
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Assessment is based on a substantial folio of work demonstrating the range of a student's activities during the semester. The folio will consist of work made for set exercises/projects: Completion of all 10 individual projects (40%); Submission of 3 best projects (60%).
| Throughout the semester | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Ongoing feedback is provided to students during the semester via individual and group discussion and tutorials. The mid-semester review takes into account the student's progress against the following criteria:
* Course engagement
* Work development
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
120 hours including contact hours and self-study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing workshops/labs and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
Last updated: 3 November 2022