James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PT1710:03

Photographic Practice 1

Townsville HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 26 hours practicals. Semester 1.

Available to Bachelor of Photography students. Students undertaking this subject must either have passed or have a concurrent enrolment in .

Staff: Mr P Kennedy.

Students enrolling in this subject will explore the practical applications of 35mm photography with particular reference to the following areas: use and operation of camera equipment; the control of exposure through the operation of aperture and shutter; understanding and control of depth of field and movement; types and characteristics of photographic lenses.

Learning Objectives:

  1. develop basic competence in the use of manual 35mm camera equipment;
  2. gain experience in the use of different types of film;
  3. acquire a basic understanding of the measurement and control of light.

Assessment by three practical assignments (75%); folio of photographs (25%).