AART3470

Silver

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Creative Arts

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This elective course offers the student an opportunity to investigate black and white (silver gelatine) photography from the perspective of expanding their knowledge of extensive technical processes and applications. The use of archival materials in the production of fine art quality photographs is a priority in this course. Students will produce documentation of methods and techniques that will enable the production of high quality art work and vocational material. Students will gain an awareness of the ethical and philosophical concerns of Photomedia. Field work may be included in this course.

Objectives

1. To foster the development of Traditional Photomedia production;

2. To encourage independent research into Traditional Photomedia concepts and techniques;

3. To present a portfolio of work in reference to the research undertaken;

4. To develop appropriate visual research practices and material;

5. To promote ethical and philosophical concerns within Photomedia;

6. To promote occupational health and safety issues associated with Photomedia.

Content

Topics may include:

Traditional Photomedia methods and practice;

Fibre printing, archival processing, various format enlargements and storage systems for Traditional Photomedia;

Various camera formats, film types and monochromatic printing;

Portfolio production techniques and manufacture;

Process journal and research collection;

Development of critical and analytical skills essential to Photomedia;

Media practice and ethics;

Research and critical appraisal of traditional Photomedia applications;

Health and safety.

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

AART1400 and AART1410 or equivalent

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Studio
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Journal	Studio journal accounts for 20%
Other: (please specify)	Students are expected to attend at least 80% of classes
Studio Output	Studio production accounts for 80%

Contact Hours

Studio: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables