PT2730 - Applied Photography 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Photography

Available to Bachelor of Photography students.

Students completing this subject will explore photographic theory and practice in the following broad applied areas of photography: Fashion: History and development of fashion photography. Contemporary themes and issues in fashion photography. Working with and direction of models, location and studio lighting, choice of locations and props, hair and make-up, choice and use of clothing and accessories, techniques for posing.

Learning Outcomes

• Extend competency to near professional standard in the use of camera and lighting equipment;
• Extend understanding of allied disciplines through the digital design of advertising/magazine layouts incorporating original images produced;
• Application of previously acquired knowledge of photographic, darkroom and digital techniques to new tasks and explore experimental alternatives in the quest for originality and creative excellence;
• Develop an understanding of the history, principles and practices of fashion, and advertising photography.

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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

PT2520 and PT2610

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Ms Kirsten Heritage.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (10%); two practical assignments (60%); folio of photographs (20%) (80%); journal detailing folio conception and progress (10%) (10%).
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.