This course will focus on the history and theory of photography from its beginnings to the present day. Its aim is to examine the critical questions and methodological framework of photography as an art form. Topics to be covered will include: the development of photographic technologies and their impact; theoretical constructs; art and photography; documentary photography; photography and politics; word and image; photography of the body; postmodernism; Australian photography.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Describe in detail the major developments in art photography from the nineteenth century up to the present.
2. Provide in-depth knowledge of different socio-political contexts for the developments in photography.
3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of histories and theories of photography and its qualities as a particular artistic medium.
4. Research and access information on photography and organise your research into compelling and intelligent arguments.
5. Speak with confidence about histories, theories of photography and practices of photography.
Indicative Assessment
1500 word written exercise, 20% (LO 4)10 minute oral presentation, 10% (LO 2, 3, 4, 5)
1500 word written paper, 20% (LO 2, 3, 4)
Research essay, 3000 words, 40% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Group Participation, 10% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Workload
The course is to be delivered as a five day intensive, from 9am to 5pm, with a further 25 hours of preparatory reading and preparation and a minimum of 70 hours of private study/research.
Preliminary Reading
Batchen, Geoffrey. Burning with desire: the conception of photography, 1997
Ennis, Helen. Photography and Australia, 2007
Warner, Mary Marien. Photography: A cultural history, 4th ed., 2014
All course readings will be available on the Wattle course site.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
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Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1674 | 10 Aug 2015 | 24 Aug 2015 | 11 Sep 2015 | 23 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |
