APG5352 Photography
Faculty of Arts
APG5352 Photography is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This unit introduces you to the theory and practice of photography. You will explore the history, ethics, aesthetics, and technological trajectory of photography illuminating the compelling debates surrounding the use and practice of photography by the media. Learning from industry professionals, you will also create works of photography from creative through to photojournalism, portraiture, campaign and essay. You will be taught the fundamentals of photographic practice from composition through to lighting to create a professional portfolio of work using industry-standard technologies. The unit is designed for students interested in photography and the media, and those wanting to gain critical photographic skills.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
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Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically reflect on the history, technological developments, and industry context which have contributed to the contemporary and changing practice of photography;
- 2
Evaluate the ethical debates involved in photography and photojournalism;
- 3
Critically assess what constitutes an effective image from both a media and technical point of view;
- 4
Take professional individual photographs, or sets of photographs which present coherent narratives, that are suitable for publication, using industry-standard photographic equipment;
- 5
Edit photographs for publication in different forms using industry-standard software;
- 6
Provide captions and other interpretative text for both individual photographs and photo essays.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures6 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
- DSLR camera or smartphone
- Microphone
- Tripod for camera
- FiLMiC Pro App (if using only a smartphone)
For further information go to Equipment Requirements at https://www.monash.edu/arts/media-film-journalism/journalism
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Matt Mitchell
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Matt Mitchell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5352?
APG5352 has no prerequisites.
When is APG5352 offered?
In 2027, APG5352 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5352?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5352 have an exam?
No. APG5352 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.