PT1610 - Photographic Theory 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Photography or Bachelor of Creative Arts Students. Bachelor of Photography Students undertaking this subject must either have passed or have a concurrent enrolment in PT1710.

This subject forms the basis for the introduction of the theoretical principles of photography. Topics to be covered include use and operation of camera equipment; an introduction to photographic optics; the structure and characteristics of photographic films; 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; care of camera equipment and photographic materials with particular reference to tropical conditions.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire a basic comprehension of the nature, control and measurement of light;
• develop an understanding of the use of sensitised photographic materials;
• gain a fundamental understanding of photographic principles and concepts and the nature and operation of 35mm equipment.

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 calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	arkmh
Lecturers:	arkmh, jc145973.
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(75%); (25%).

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.