KVD104 Photomedia and Artistic Practice
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| Unit code: | KVD104 |
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| Equivalent(s): | KVB104 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: College 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KVD104 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KVB104 |
| Coordinator: | Caroline Gasteen | c.gasteen@qut.edu.au |
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.
Content
The unit content covers the following: photographic processes - digital image capture; digital camera operations; computer enhancement of digital photographs; contemporary and international photography, artistic uses of photography; history of photography and art; rights of representation as seen in indigenous, feminist and other cultural histories; personal approaches to photomedia applying art concepts to individual photo 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
Overview
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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: 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: 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.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Required Texts
There is no required text for this unit.
Recommended References
Clarke, Graham (1997) The photograph. Oxford, U.K: Oxford University Press
Daval, Jean-Luc (1982) Photography, history of an art. Geneva, Switzerland: Skirl
Davis, P. (1995) Photography. New York: Brown
Friday, J. (2002) Aesthetics and Photography. Aldershot, England: Ashgate
Lambert, M. (1998) Veronica's Revenge: contemporary perspectives on photography. Zurich: Scalo
Rowell, M. (1997) Objects of Desire: the modern still life. New York: Museum of Modern Art. Distributed by Harry N. Abrams.
Wells, Liz (2002) Photography: a critical introduction. London: Routledge
Wiehager, R. (Ed.) (2001) Moving Pictures. International Photography Triennial, Esslingen: photography and film in contemporary art. Exhibition Catalog.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: College 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KVD104 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KVB104 |
| Coordinator: | Caroline Gasteen | c.gasteen@qut.edu.au |
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.
Content
The unit content covers the following: photographic processes - digital image capture; digital camera operations; computer enhancement of digital photographs; contemporary and international photography, artistic uses of photography; history of photography and art; rights of representation as seen in indigenous, feminist and other cultural histories; personal approaches to photomedia applying art concepts to individual photo 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
Overview
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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: 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: 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.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Required Texts
There is no required text for this unit.
Recommended References
Clarke, Graham (1997) The photograph. Oxford, U.K: Oxford University Press
Daval, Jean-Luc (1982) Photography, history of an art. Geneva, Switzerland: Skirl
Davis, P. (1995) Photography. New York: Brown
Friday, J. (2002) Aesthetics and Photography. Aldershot, England: Ashgate
Lambert, M. (1998) Veronica's Revenge: contemporary perspectives on photography. Zurich: Scalo
Rowell, M. (1997) Objects of Desire: the modern still life. New York: Museum of Modern Art. Distributed by Harry N. Abrams.
Wells, Liz (2002) Photography: a critical introduction. London: Routledge
Wiehager, R. (Ed.) (2001) Moving Pictures. International Photography Triennial, Esslingen: photography and film in contemporary art. Exhibition Catalog.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: College Summer 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KVD104 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | KVB104 |
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.
Content
The unit content covers the following: photographic processes - digital image capture; digital camera operations; computer enhancement of digital photographs; contemporary and international photography, artistic uses of photography; history of photography and art; rights of representation as seen in indigenous, feminist and other cultural histories; personal approaches to photomedia applying art concepts to individual photo 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 Blackboard 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
Overview
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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Portfolio
You are required to submit a series of genre-related tasks presented in a mid-semester portfolio.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: 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.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Required Texts
There is no required text for this unit.
Recommended References
Clarke, Graham (1997) The photograph. Oxford, U.K: Oxford University Press
Daval, Jean-Luc (1982) Photography, history of an art. Geneva, Switzerland: Skirl
Davis, P. (1995) Photography. New York: Brown
Friday, J. (2002) Aesthetics and Photography. Aldershot, England: Ashgate
Lambert, M. (1998) Veronica's Revenge: contemporary perspectives on photography. Zurich: Scalo
Rowell, M. (1997) Objects of Desire: the modern still life. New York: Museum of Modern Art. Distributed by Harry N. Abrams.
Wells, Liz (2002) Photography: a critical introduction. London: Routledge
Wiehager, R. (Ed.) (2001) Moving Pictures. International Photography Triennial, Esslingen: photography and film in contemporary art. Exhibition Catalog.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.