AART3040
Historical Perspectives on Photomedia
10 Units
Not available in 2013
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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |