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
Reconfigured ImagesUnit Code
PHO3120Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit, students will explore the creative potential of photographic manipulation through digital montage and image retouching. Case studies of relevant contemporary and historical photographic artists will be investigated for both their methods and creative reasoning. The unit aims to allow students to become proficient in digital image acquisition, management and manipulation for output to a range of media formats, including print, electronic and other media to appropriate industry standards.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply a range of post photographic strategies in the production of imagery.
- Evaluate theories and practices of analogue and digital image manipulation and production.
- Implement the principles and practices involved in managing a digital image workflow.
- Produce images for a variety of digital and print based environments.
- Implement theories and practices related to colour management for image input and output.
- Apply best practices to image storage, archiving and retrieval in a digital environment.
Unit Content
- An introduction to analogue image manipulation; theory and practice.
- Advanced digital image manipulation techniques, including photomontage and image retouching/photo finishing.
- Case studies of contemporary and historical photographic artists whose work relies on the postproduction and manipulation of images.
- Image output with particular emphasis to photographic digital printing environments and varied screen based media.
- Issues and practices involved in colour management and equipment calibration.
- A structured approach to digital image storage, retrieval and archiving, as well as issues associated with image protection and watermarking.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures 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 |
|---|
| Assignment | Assignment and laboratory work | 50% |
| Project | Project | 50% |
Text References
- Crewdson, G. (2008). Beneath the roses. New York, NY: Abrams.
- Crewdson, G. (2005). Gregory Crewdson 1985-2005. Germany: Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH.
- Crewdson, G. (2008). In a lonely place. Aperture.
- Empel, R. (2001). Photo album #1: Photoseries 1996-2001. Netherlands. Note: Seminal Reference.
- Evening, M. (2010). Adobe Photoshop CS5 for photographers. London, United Kingdom: Focal Press.
- Klochko, D. (2006). Picturing Eden. New York: George Eastman House.
- LaChapelle, D. (1996). LaChapelle land. Germany: Taschen.
- LaChapelle, D. (2006). Artists and prostitutes. Germany: Taschen.
- LaChapelle, D. (2006). Heaven to hell. Germany: Taschen.
- Leibovitz, A. (2006). A photographer’s life: 1990-2005. London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape.
- Lister, M. (Ed.). (1995). The photographic image in digital culture. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
- London, B., Stone, J., & Upton, J. (2013). Photography. (11th ed.). Pearson.
- Lux, L. (2005). Loretta Lux: Aperture: New York.
- Moffatt, T. (2006). Between dreams and reality. Milan, Spain: Skira.
- Olaf, E. (2008). Erwin Olaf. Aperture. New York; London.
- van Empel, R. (2011). Ruud van Empel: Photoworks 1995-2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Photoworks International.
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
Reconfigured ImagesUnit Code
PHO3120Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
In this unit, students will explore the creative potential of photographic manipulation through digital montage and image retouching. Case studies of relevant contemporary and historical photographic artists will be investigated for both their methods and creative reasoning. The unit aims to allow students to become proficient in digital image acquisition, management and manipulation for output to a range of media formats, including print, electronic and other media to appropriate industry standards.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply a range of post photographic strategies in the production of imagery.
- Evaluate theories and practices of analogue and digital image manipulation and production.
- Implement the principles and practices involved in managing a digital image workflow.
- Produce images for a variety of digital and print based environments.
- Implement theories and practices related to colour management for image input and output.
- Apply best practices to image storage, archiving and retrieval in a digital environment.
Unit Content
- An introduction to analogue image manipulation; theory and practice.
- Advanced digital image manipulation techniques, including photomontage and image retouching/photo finishing.
- Case studies of contemporary and historical photographic artists whose work relies on the postproduction and manipulation of images.
- Image output with particular emphasis to photographic digital printing environments and varied screen based media.
- Issues and practices involved in colour management and equipment calibration.
- A structured approach to digital image storage, retrieval and archiving, as well as issues associated with image protection and watermarking.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures 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 |
|---|
| Assignment | Pastiche | 40% |
| Assignment | Montage | 40% |
| Workshop | Lab exercises | 20% |
Text References
- Crewdson, G. (2008). Beneath the roses. New York, NY: Abrams.
- Crewdson, G. (2005). Gregory Crewdson 1985-2005. Germany: Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH.
- Crewdson, G. (2008). In a lonely place. Aperture.
- Empel, R. (2001). Photo album #1: Photoseries 1996-2001. Netherlands. Note: Seminal Reference.
- Evening, M. (2010). Adobe Photoshop CS5 for photographers. London, United Kingdom: Focal Press.
- Klochko, D. (2006). Picturing Eden. New York: George Eastman House.
- LaChapelle, D. (1996). LaChapelle land. Germany: Taschen.
- LaChapelle, D. (2006). Artists and prostitutes. Germany: Taschen.
- LaChapelle, D. (2006). Heaven to hell. Germany: Taschen.
- Leibovitz, A. (2006). A photographer’s life: 1990-2005. London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape.
- Lister, M. (Ed.). (1995). The photographic image in digital culture. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
- London, B., Stone, J., & Upton, J. (2013). Photography. (11th ed.). Pearson.
- Lux, L. (2005). Loretta Lux: Aperture: New York.
- Moffatt, T. (2006). Between dreams and reality. Milan, Spain: Skira.
- Olaf, E. (2008). Erwin Olaf. Aperture. New York; London.
- van Empel, R. (2011). Ruud van Empel: Photoworks 1995-2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Photoworks International.
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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