PHO1204 Digital imaging for contemporary art
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
PHO1204 Digital imaging for contemporary art is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHO1204
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PHO1204
1 unit list PHO1204 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Admission to a degree program of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture; or permission from the Chief Examiner.
Overview
Digital imaging for contemporary art is designed to develop an approach to digital imaging tools that aligns with the objectives of a contemporary art and curatorial practice. You will be introduced to digital imaging processes such as still image manipulation, moving image and various approaches to output such as printing and screen-based applications. While this unit provides a practical introduction to the basic digital imaging tools and materials there is an emphasis on the creative and experimental potential of these tools and how they are utilised within a broader creative practice. You are encouraged to develop your own creative direction alongside a critical awareness of their ideas.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1: Still Image40%
- Project 2: Moving Image40%
- Project 3: Catalogue/Publication20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the expressive and experimental possibilities of digital imaging technologies and be able to contextualise your work within a contemporary art practice;
- 2
Demonstrate a basic vocabulary for the discussion of ideas and the role of digital images within the broader context of contemporary art and society and be able to present your work in critique sessions with growing confidence as to its theoretical and historical rationale;
- 3
Understand the methods, materials and equipment used in digital processes, including an understanding of image capture or creation, digital manipulation and various components of outputting images such as printing, screen-based applications or alternative processes;
- 4
Apply conceptual and technical skills with a view towards either specialisation or application of the media within various studio disciplines;
- 5
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Technology resources
external Mac formated portable harddrive (about 1TB in size)
pack of 10 sheets of digital photographic paper
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Meri Blazevski
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Meredith Turnbull
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHO1204?
PHO1204 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PHO1204?
PHO1204 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PHO2204.
When is PHO1204 offered?
In 2020, PHO1204 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does PHO1204 have an exam?
No. PHO1204 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.