vpa1eoa edge of the outback a
EDGE OF THE OUTBACK A
VPA1EOA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject consists of a photographic journey exploring a regional Australian outback landscape using the medium of digital photography. The workshop is designed to develop the students' understanding and application of camera operation, visual thinking and to introduce them to individual visual problem solving related to the media investigated. . A local Aboriginal guide will accompany the field trips to assist in the transition into the cultural specifics of space and place. The participants will exhibit their work in a major Regional Art Gallery at the conclusion of the program.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to international study abroad students
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate the foundations required to successfully manage assigned work in your specific visual arts discipline
- Activities:
- Produce work for reviews and assessment dates through management of assigned work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
02. Develop a folio of artwork/design work using a range of studio techniques within your chosen discipline
- Activities:
- Produce an art or design journal demonstrating the range of exploration and experimentation within your chosen media
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Identify appropriate skills and apply to your discipline
- Activities:
- Use the discipline skills to explore a specific medium to produce a folio of artworks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Interpret, communicate about artworks, design, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific visual arts or design discipline
- Activities:
- Use oral and written skills to present a proposal and critically review your studio practice
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Subject options
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Mildura, 2017, Week 25-29, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size20
Enrolment information Subject only available to international students. Majority of students are admitted through international admissions via a North American agent, or with subject coordinator approval.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 25 - 29
Five 24.0 days block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
"60 hours of theoretical and practical photography lectures and workshops, 8 day field trip, delivered in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio, exhibition print and artist statement (equivalent to 2600 words) | 60 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Visual Journal (hard copy and social media) (equivalent to 600 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written folio proposal and critical image review (Equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |