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| Course Type |
Professional |
| Unit Code |
PPL10 |
| Pre-requisites |
SPL7 |
| Course |
3 |
| Cost |
$720 |
| Duration |
6 Evening lessons 3 hours each
1 Saturday 6 hour workshop |
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Introduction
Professional Course 3, “Fine Light & Art Photography” is the third of four courses offered at this level. Participants undertaking this course will have successfully completed the requirements of Semi Professional level or have been able to demonstrate that they have, through previous training/experience, acquired the knowledge and skills needed to cope with the requirements of this Course.
Aim
The aim of this Course is twofold. The first is to introduce students to a framework for reading visual images in terms of the social and ideological dimensions and consideration of how they might be interpreted by others. Images will be examined in terms of the ‘content’ they construct, the relationship they establish and their internal organisation. Theories of the gaze and the practise of looking, will be considered emphasising that images do not simply reflect the world around us, but actively construct it for us.
Secondly, this Course will explore the basic concepts of the history and theory of art. It will also provide introductory knowledge and appreciation of art history, briefly surveying the Western historical canon, and focusing on twentieth century art and design. The central tenets and aspirations of periods, such as the Renaissance, the Baroque and movements including the Romanticism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Futurism, Cubism, Constructivism, Dada, Surrealism, Bauhaus, Abstraction, Pop, Minimalism and Postmodernism, will be explored. Students will be encouraged to appreciate the historical depth of contemporary visual culture and understand photography’s dynamic relationship with historical visual media.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the basic concepts in semiotics and how texts create meaning.
- Consider and understand the different factors which influence how we read images.
- Discuss the concept of the gaze in relation to media images.
- Identify the basic tenets of the major periods and movements covered
- Demonstrate a basic awareness of the major bodies of thought shaping western art and design, and an understanding of how these ideas influence their own practise
- Demonstrate the acquisition of basic skills in visual analysis and research.
Lesson Content
Course lesson content is as follows:-
Week 1: An Analysis of signs, signifiers, codes and conventions in visual images
Week 2: A discovery of representational meanings in visual images: denotation and connotation
Week 3: Compositional meanings in visual images
Week 4: The gaze and spectatorship
Week 5: The key tenets of, and artists associated with, the most influential periods
Week 6: Introductory study of art history
Week 7: Consideration of photography’s dynamic relationship with the history of visual media.
Week 8: Practical Fine lighting, the Masters and portfolio preparation
Workshop: 1 Day Practical Photographic Workshop
Teaching Strategies
Professional Course 3 is delivered through a series of 6 x 3 hr (6:30pm – 9:30pm) mix of lectures, tutorials and a workshop. Activities are supported by visual aids and assignment critique. A typical class consists of open critique of assignment work and discussion of techniques. These are followed by lecture presentation of new materials and coverage of those materials including their practical applications. New material functionality is demonstrated. Students will be required to undertake pre allocated practical assignment work including weekly experimental projects. The Course concludes with a 6 hr (10am-4pm) Saturday workshop of practical photography. Participants are also required to attend an evening location shoot under their tutor’s supervision.
Specialist Facilities and Equipment
The Course is delivered in a lecture classroom and in a studio environment. Some lectures may be held off site, e.g. visiting galleries and other class excursions. The tutor will utilise the use of digital data projection for visual samples and presenting new material.
Participants’ Equipment Requirements
Each participant will be expected to have their own 35mm DSLR camera, lens and flash light meter. Students will need to recruit their own subjects to meet the assignment and project requirements. Students will also need to have access to the internet for assignment research requirements.
Assessment
Assessment will be conducted by way of participation in class discussions, folio presentation and oral, project presentation. Students will be required to complete a short academic exam.
Work Load
Workshops/tuts/lectures : 18hrs
Learner directed : 78hrs
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