James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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View how PT1710 is offered in 2004

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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 Pt1610 .

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:

develop basic competence in the use of manual 35mm camera equipment;

gain experience in the use of different types of film;

acquire a basic understanding of the measurement and control of light.

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