vpa1pj1 photojournalism 1

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM

VPA1PJ1

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Photojournalism 1 introduces the student to photography as a means of documenting facts and telling stories. This subject combines the practical instruction in the use of DSLR cameras, with digital software such as Lightroom or Photoshop and the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the genre. The practice of photojournalism is explored with exclusive recorded interviews with world-class photojournalists. These different views of the contemporary industry of photojournalism bring into focus how your creative, reflective practice is contextualised in the contemporary field. Practical assignments enhance your ability to understand and creatively use photographic image-making as a means of expression of ideas and transfer of knowledge.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions CORE subject for ABCAB (Photography) Students must have access to Photoshop CS3,4,5 etc. Photoshop Elements is acceptable but NOT desirable. A DSLR camera using memory card is mandatory.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsPhotojournalism: the world's top photographers : and the stories behind their greatest images,RecommendedSteel, A. 2006ROTOVISION
ReadingsWoolsheds: A Visual Journey of the Australian Woolshed,RecommendedChapman, A 2011FIVE MILE PRESS
ReadingsCampaign: a photographic odyssey through Australian political campaigns 1971-2007,PreliminaryChapman, A. L. 2007TANDEM PUBLISHING

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of creative practice from set and self directed projects.

Activities:
Lecture/ technical guided learning activities. learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities. Caption writing skills as specified by media organisations.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Investigate and review contemporary and historical artworks, design, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific creative arts disciplines and context of the arts industry.

Activities:
Guided learning activities. Self reviews of studio work to inform development of art practice.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Describe and appraise contemporary creative practitioners through reviewing exhibitions in a variety of art galleries on site, online, and in secondary sources.

Activities:
Analyse approaches and document in research journal. Discuss with peers other practitioners# practices online.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Identify and develop appropriate skills, and apply to your disciplinary/ interdisciplinary creative art practice.

Activities:
Guided learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

05. Manage assigned work in timely and sustainable ways.

Activities:
Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

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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-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

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

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

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

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

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

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

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

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

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

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent)5001, 03, 04, 05
Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent]2502, 03, 05
Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent)2503, 04