CAPA1101

Creative Arts: Digital Imaging & New Media A: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

This course is designed to develop basic skills in digital creative arts applications. It provides a practical introduction to the basic methods and materials of new media arts with an emphasis on digital photography, digital imaging and software manipulation. This course is also designed to be flexible enough to adapt to new and changing technologies, individual student needs, and individual staffing specialities.

Objectives By the end of the course the student will:
1. have a basic understanding of the methods, materials and equipment. necessary for digital image capture and manipulation.
2. have a basic understanding of the expressive possibilities of digital imaging technologies.
Content The course will introduce students to the historical and critical development of digital and new media arts. Within this context, students will learn about a range of materials and methodologies employed in digital photography. Students will also be introduced to the materials and a range of methods employed in digital image manipulation software.
Replacing Course(s) ARTC1101
Transition Students who have successfully completed ARTC1101 Creative Arts: Digital Imaging and New Media A: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP are not eligible to enrol in CAPA1101 Creative Arts: Digital Imaging and New Media A: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge None
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 1000 word essay. This item will test the students research and writing skills. What are the historical underpinnings of the use of reproductive technologies in artistic practice? 25%
Other: (please specify) Portfolio of class image making exercises from beginning to mid semester. The work should demonstrate a reasonable level of basic skills and the ability to handle digital imaging 25%
Other: (please specify) Portfolio of image-making exercises from mid to end of semester. The work should demonstrate the further development of basic skills and the ability to start experimenting with digital imaging technologies. 50%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CAPA1101