James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

NM2230 - Photography Criticism

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Within the traditions of art criticism, this subject deconstructs photographic works for the purpose of evaluating the structural elements within an image including context, meaning and design. This subject will allow students to develop and articulate thoughtful criticism of photographic images. It is set around criticism activities such as; describing, interpreting, evaluating and theorising. This subject is available to any student using visual forms of communication within disciplines including; creative arts, professional photography, science, journalism and other disciplines requiring the understanding of how images work and function.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:12 CP of Level 1 Subjects

Availabilities

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Glenn Porter
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours - online participation
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (25%); presentations (25%); essays (50%).

    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.