AART3040

Historical Perspectives on Photomedia

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004

Examines the complex and wide-ranging historical and contemporary roles of photomedia within high-art and popular culture. Particular emphasis is given to the inter-relationships and interlocking developments of photography, film, video and digital imagery.

Objectives On successful completion of this course students will:

(1) acquire an understanding of the continuity of historical and contemporary practices in Photography, Film and Video along with their inter-relationships;

(2) develop increased knowledge of their own art practice by understanding its relation to contemporary and past directions in photomedia;

(3) acquire skills in research and writing as they relate to photomedia as source material.
Content Topics may include:

1. The invention and development of photography and film;

2. Inter-relationships of photography and film with other art mediums;

3. Expeditionary photography;

4. Art photography and pictorialism;

5. Documentary film;

6. Experimental art films;

7. Photojournalism and subjective documentary;

8. Current practices
Transition Since this is an existing course, transition arrangements do not apply
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Equivalent to 20 units of 1000 level Art Theory courses.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 70% of assessment awarded for successful completion of an essay (3,500 words min.).
Other: (please specify) Participation in seminar/tutorials is required to be eligible for assessment and students must contribute regularly to seminar discussion, demonstrating by these contributions to the class, that relevant readings have been completed.
Presentations - Individual 30% of assessment awarded for successful completion of a seminar presentation (twenty minutes in length, with slides)
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term