vpa1pj1 photojournalism 1
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOJOURNALISM
VPA1PJ1
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Photojournalism 1 introduces the student to photography as a means of documenting facts and telling stories. This subject combines the practical instruction in the use of DSLR cameras, with digital software such as Lightroom or Photoshop and the conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the genre. The practice of photojournalism is explored with exclusive recorded interviews with world-class photojournalists. These different views of the contemporary industry of photojournalism bring into focus how your creative, reflective practice is contextualised in the contemporary field. Practical assignments enhance your ability to understand and creatively use photographic image-making as a means of expression of ideas and transfer of knowledge.
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 CORE subject for ABCAB (Photography) Students must have access to Photoshop CS3,4,5 etc. Photoshop Elements is acceptable but NOT desirable. A DSLR camera using memory card is mandatory.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Photojournalism: the world's top photographers : and the stories behind their greatest images, | Recommended | Steel, A. 2006 | ROTOVISION |
| Readings | Woolsheds: A Visual Journey of the Australian Woolshed, | Recommended | Chapman, A 2011 | FIVE MILE PRESS |
| Readings | Campaign: a photographic odyssey through Australian political campaigns 1971-2007, | Preliminary | Chapman, A. L. 2007 | TANDEM PUBLISHING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of creative practice from set and self directed projects.
- Activities:
- Lecture/ technical guided learning activities. learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities. Caption writing skills as specified by media organisations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Investigate and review contemporary and historical artworks, design, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific creative arts disciplines and context of the arts industry.
- Activities:
- Guided learning activities. Self reviews of studio work to inform development of art practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Describe and appraise contemporary creative practitioners through reviewing exhibitions in a variety of art galleries on site, online, and in secondary sources.
- Activities:
- Analyse approaches and document in research journal. Discuss with peers other practitioners# practices online.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Identify and develop appropriate skills, and apply to your disciplinary/ interdisciplinary creative art practice.
- Activities:
- Guided learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Manage assigned work in timely and sustainable ways.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Includes access to online materials, discussion group, electronic submission of assessments and interactive group assessment."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Assignment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Photo Essay incorporating Uprated ISO assignment [1000 word essay equivalent] | 25 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Technical asignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 |