VPA2PJ3

PHOTOJOURNALISM 3

VPA2PJ3

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Photojournalism 3 continues to consolidate and extend the student skill base in photographic narratives. Projects and photographic activities are conducted to develop skills in added light in the form of painting with light. Student knowledge will be enriched, with a focus on career in the industry and the skills and conceptual base needed for a creative arts practice in photojournalism.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites VPA1PJ2

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects VPA3PJ3

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Core subject for the Photojournalism Minor in the ABA or RBA- Bachelor of Arts degree.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsErnst Haas: Color Correction,RecommendedProdger, P, Ewing, W 2011STEIDL
ReadingsJames Welling: Light Sources 1992-2005,RecommendedWelling, J 2009STEIDL
ReadingsMagnum Contact Sheets,RecommendedLubben, K 2011THAMES & HUDSON

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Communicate effectively, precisely and convincingly in written documentation appropriate to project needs, language and style appropriate to the project - that is either media organisation or exhibition venue.

Activities:
Artist Statements required for Gallery Exhibition Submission. Caption writing skills as specified by media organisations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Conduct research into situations and events to be visually documented. Research should provide multi layered and complex information about potential documentary subject.

Activities:
Student driven research/ inquiry. Extended projects
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Develop abilities in the use of required technologies and process, and apply to analysing project opportunities and developing creative solutions.

Activities:
Student led activities. Guided activities. Evaluation of influences of professional outcomes both technical and conceptual. Creative problem solving applied to project outcomes in assignment and folio presentation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Create an individual approach to creative practice in contemporary photographic and photojournalistic practice with developing professional outcomes.

Activities:
Evaluate student outcomes against industry and professional examples. Assignment outcomes demonstrate development of technical and conceptual abilities that visually articulate and communicate to the viewer in a multi layered and complex ways.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Apply an awareness of social, cultural and ethical issues at all times, acting appropriately at all times, and at all stages of visual documentation - from prior research through to post production.

Activities:
Develop a broad knowledge base of creative arts practice specialising in contemporary photographic and photojournalistic practice
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
My Community My Environment (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Painting with Light Assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
My Community My Environment (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Painting with Light Assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
My Community My Environment (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Painting with Light Assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
My Community My Environment (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Painting with Light Assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristian Haggblom

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
My Community My Environment (1000 word equivalent)2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Painting with Light Assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04, 05