James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

NM1210 - Lens-Based Practice

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Mid year intake students are strongly encouraged to enrol and complete subject NM1200 Digital Photography offered in SP7 study period (scheduled before SP2 mid-year intake). Lens-Based Practice explores the technical, creative and aesthetic qualities of creating images at the conception and capture stage of producing images. It explores more advanced technical and creative concepts with the focus of producing images for the highest quality output (gallery exhibition quality prints). Students will study various technical conditions regarding the relationship between subject, camera and light. It further explores the creative concepts involving photographic perspective, Gestalt psychology, monochromatic images and creative principles for portraiture, landscape, editorial, fashion and art photography.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
NM1200 Digital Photography
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CV1220

Availabilities

, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours - Online participation
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:x4 online quizzes (20%); research project (30%); folio (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.