School: Arts and Humanities
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Studio WorkUnit Code
PHO2103Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit students explore the practices of studio photography production, learn to use the associated equipment and are introduced to digital photographic printmaking. Students investigate the characteristics and qualities of light, the relevant theories concerning its perception, the rendering of light and form by studio photographic equipment and materials and the application of theory to a variety of photographic disciplines.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from PHO1105, PHO2105 or 1 units from PHO1125
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded PHO4103
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Competently use studio equipment associated with the production, digital editing and digital output of studio produced photographic imagery.
- Know critical commentary associated with the significance of the genres of portrait, still life and product photography.
- Employ the use of studio equipment in the rendering of surfaces, textures and forms.
- Integrate technical and conceptual knowledge in production.
Unit Content
- Use of the digital single lens reflex camera in association with studio lighting and the use of studio lighting in the rendering of surfaces and textures and the picturing of transparent and opaque objects.
- Digital editing and output of studio photography based production including the use of screen and print profiles, professional retouching techniques, adjustment layers and advanced sharpening techniques.
- An inquiry into chiaroscuro and colour theory and its account of the creation of differing senses of illumination including, bright, dim and luminous light.
- Investigation of significant past and contemporary photographic portraiture projects, and an inquiry into past and contemporary discourses and related critical literature associated with the genres of portraiture, still life and product photography.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Seminars. Workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Project 1 | 50% |
| Project | Project 2 | 50% |
Text References
- ^ London, B., Stone, J. & Upton, J. (2013). Photography. (11th ed.). New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
- Webber, B. (2005). Blood, sweat and tears. Germany: Te Nuess.
- Penn, I. (2001). Still life. London, United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson.
- Newton, J., & Keller, W. (1998). Helmut Newton: Pages from the glossies: Facsimilies 1956 - 1998. Zurich, Switzerland: Scalo.
- Avedon, R. (2002). Richard Avedon portraits. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams.
- LaChapelle, D. (1996). LaChapelle land. New York, NY: Simon And Schuster.
- Greenough, S. (2005). Irving Penn: Platinum prints. Washington: National Gallery of Art.
- Ewing, W. (2006). Face: The new photographic portrait. London: Thames And Hudson.
- Bright, S. (2010). Auto focus: the self-portrait in contemporary photography. London, United Kingdom: Thames and Hudson.
- Mark, M. (1999). Mary Ellen Mark American odyssey 1963 –1999. New York, NY: Aperture.
- Mark, M. (1999). Mary Ellen Mark American odyssey 1963 –1999. New York: Aperture.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Arts and Humanities
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Studio WorkUnit Code
PHO2103Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit students explore the practices of studio photography production, learn to use the associated equipment and are introduced to digital photographic printmaking. Students investigate the characteristics and qualities of light, the relevant theories concerning its perception, the rendering of light and form by studio photographic equipment and materials and the application of theory to a variety of photographic disciplines.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from PHO1105, PHO2105 or 1 units from PHO1125
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded PHO4103
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Competently use studio equipment associated with the production, digital editing and digital output of studio produced photographic imagery.
- Know critical commentary associated with the significance of the genres of portrait, still life and product photography.
- Employ the use of studio equipment in the rendering of surfaces, textures and forms.
- Integrate technical and conceptual knowledge in production.
Unit Content
- Use of the digital single lens reflex camera in association with studio lighting and the use of studio lighting in the rendering of surfaces and textures and the picturing of transparent and opaque objects.
- Digital editing and output of studio photography based production including the use of screen and print profiles, professional retouching techniques, adjustment layers and advanced sharpening techniques.
- An inquiry into chiaroscuro and colour theory and its account of the creation of differing senses of illumination including, bright, dim and luminous light.
- Investigation of significant past and contemporary photographic portraiture projects, and an inquiry into past and contemporary discourses and related critical literature associated with the genres of portraiture, still life and product photography.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Seminars. Workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Project 1 | 50% |
| Project | Project 2 | 50% |
Text References
- ^ London, B., Stone, J. & Upton, J. (2013). Photography. (11th ed.). New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
- Webber, B. (2005). Blood, sweat and tears. Germany: Te Nuess.
- Penn, I. (2001). Still life. London, United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson.
- Newton, J., & Keller, W. (1998). Helmut Newton: Pages from the glossies: Facsimilies 1956 - 1998. Zurich, Switzerland: Scalo.
- Avedon, R. (2002). Richard Avedon portraits. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams.
- LaChapelle, D. (1996). LaChapelle land. New York, NY: Simon And Schuster.
- Greenough, S. (2005). Irving Penn: Platinum prints. Washington: National Gallery of Art.
- Ewing, W. (2006). Face: The new photographic portrait. London: Thames And Hudson.
- Bright, S. (2010). Auto focus: the self-portrait in contemporary photography. London, United Kingdom: Thames and Hudson.
- Mark, M. (1999). Mary Ellen Mark American odyssey 1963 –1999. New York, NY: Aperture.
- Mark, M. (1999). Mary Ellen Mark American odyssey 1963 –1999. New York: Aperture.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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