EDGE OF THE OUTBACK A

VPA1EOA

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject consists of a photographic journey exploring a regional Australian outback landscape using the medium of digital photography. The workshop is designed to develop the students' understanding and application of camera operation, visual thinking and to introduce them to individual visual problem solving related to the media investigated. . A local Aboriginal guide will accompany the field trips to assist in the transition into the cultural specifics of space and place. The participants will exhibit their work in a major Regional Art Gallery at the conclusion of the program.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Neil Fettling

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Only available to international study abroad students and domestic students selected for the Photography Short Course Scholarship 2015

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate the foundations required to successfully manage assigned work in your specific visual arts discipline

Activities:
Produce work for reviews and assessment dates through management of assigned work
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

02. Develop a folio of artwork/design work using a range of studio techniques within your chosen discipline

Activities:
Produce an art or design journal demonstrating the range of exploration and experimentation within your chosen media
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Identify appropriate skills and apply to your discipline

Activities:
Use the discipline skills to explore a specific medium to produce a folio of artworks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Interpret, communicate about artworks, design, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific visual arts or design discipline

Activities:
Use oral skills to present a critical review of your studio practice
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)

Mildura, 2015, Week 25-29, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Neil Fettling

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 25 - 29
Five 24.0 days workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
"39 hours of practical photography workshops in block mode"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Photography: 3 assignments10001, 02, 03, 04