UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

PHO1203 Photography

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

PHO1203 Photography is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before PHO1203

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: PHO1101, PHO1111, PHO1121, GVA1203

Overview

This unit develops an understanding of concepts of photomedia and an understanding of the relationship and relevance of student photographic work to aesthetics in photography, art and design. You will undertake a series of thematic projects which stimulate awareness in the creative processes of conceiving, producing and editing photographic imagery through the control, manipulation and application of appropriate photographic material (ie. digital photographic paper).

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Mid-semester assessment
    40%
  • Final folio examination
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a practical and critical understanding of photography and its links with other media;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate fundamental skill development in the operations associated with lens-based photography including the principles of photographic representation and technical principles of image production;

  3. 3

    Use photography as a visual language by working with photographic imagery as expressive, narrative and representation forms;

  4. 4

    Communicate using appropriate vocabulary for the discussion of ideas and the role of images within the broader framework of contemporary society and art practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities48 hours

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Peta Clancy
Unit Coordinators
Dr Peta Clancy

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PHO1203?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after PHO1203?

PHO1203 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PHO2202 and PHO2207.

When is PHO1203 offered?

In 2023, PHO1203 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does PHO1203 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available