James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

PT4021:12

Research Practice

Townsville

HECS Band 1

Contact hours as negotiated with the Head of College through the supervisor. Full year.

Available, at the discretion of the Head of College, to all students with a BPhotog or equivalent qualification undertaking the BPhotog(Hons) research degree.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of practice-based research and provides them with the opportunity to further develop photography skills to enhjance their individual creative portfolio.

Learning Objectives:

  1. practise and acquire advanced techniques within the chosen field of photography to a fully professional level;
  2. create a body of work where a strong relationship between theory and practice is demonstrated;

Assessment by presentation of a previously agreed upon body of work leading to a one-person exhibition, presentation or installation in an accredited space or site. The body of work should be accompanied by a professional standard of documentation in the form of a catalogue, statement, invitations and identification of works shown.