James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

NM1200 - Digital Photography

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject introduces students to the principles of digital photography. As a foundation subject, students will study two key elements within digital photography. The first foundation element involves the function and operation of modern digital cameras including; exposure determination, lenses, focus, f/stops, shutter speeds and controlling image concepts such as depth of field and subject movement. The second foundation element examines the creative and expressive qualities of photography including composition principles such as; line and shape, form, contrast, balance, colour and more. At the successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to operate a digital camera and develop creative skills for composing images with graphic impact.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PT1410 NM1201 CV1020 CV1210

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Glenn Porter
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures - Online lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
  • 13 hours practicals
    Assessment:other exams (40%); 6 photographic assignments (60%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 23-Mar-2017
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Glenn Porter
    Contact hours:
    • 13 hours lectures - On-Line Lectures
    • 26 hours - Threaded Discussion & online material
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:other exams (40%); 6 photographic assignments (60%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 23-Mar-2017
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Glenn Porter
      Contact hours:
      • 13 hours lectures - Online lectures
      • 13 hours tutorials
      • 13 hours practicals
        Assessment:other exams (40%); 6 photographic assignments (60%).

        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.