PT1710 - Photographic Practice 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Photography students. Students undertaking this subject must either have passed or have a concurrent enrolment in PT1610.

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.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

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

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Corequisites:	PT1610
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PT1410

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	arpjk.
Contact hours:	13 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	.
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.