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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.
In this unit, students will engage with practices, issues and practicalities of working as a photojournalist in an international, cross cultural context. This unit is an outbound study tour program. Students will work in collaboration with an overseas institution in the Asia Pacific region to research, produce and present stories to local and international audiences.
Delivered in collaboration with an overseas institution in the Asia Pacific region during ECU Summer School period.
Unit was previously coded PHO4320
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Seminars are used in this unit that helps foster both peer-to-peer learning and a learner-centered approach. Seminar times vary from a few hours to an entire day as well as incorporating hands-on workshops run in conjunction with international photojournalists. Since International Photojournalism is taught as an international outbound study tour experience, students should expect that they might work unconventional hours compared to the structured times of onshore oncampus study.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Project | 40% |
| Project | Project Part A Project Proposal | 10% |
| Project | Project Part B Independent project | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Project | 40% |
| Project | Project Part A Project proposal | 10% |
| Project | Project Part B Independent project | 50% |
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.
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:
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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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.
In this unit, students will engage with practices, issues and practicalities of working as a photojournalist in an international, cross cultural context. This unit is an outbound study tour program. Students will work in collaboration with an overseas institution in the Asia Pacific region to research, produce and present stories to local and international audiences.
Delivered in collaboration with an overseas institution in the Asia Pacific region during ECU Summer School period.
Unit was previously coded PHO4320
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Seminars are used in this unit that helps foster both peer-to-peer learning and a learner-centered approach. Seminar times vary from a few hours to an entire day as well as incorporating hands-on workshops run in conjunction with international photojournalists. Since International Photojournalism is taught as an international outbound study tour experience, students should expect that they might work unconventional hours compared to the structured times of onshore oncampus study.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Project | 40% |
| Project | Project Part A Project Proposal | 10% |
| Project | Project Part B Independent project | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Workshop Project | 40% |
| Project | Project Part A Project proposal | 10% |
| Project | Project Part B Independent project | 50% |
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.
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:
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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