This course offers a critical and practical introduction to post-digital photographic culture, at a time when social media and photoshop has radically transformed the meaning, agency and value of images. Students will learn experimental approaches to digital image-making, with a focus on postproduction techniques and methods for manipulating, staging and exhibiting contemporary photomedia in print and on-screen. The course will contextualise a range of practitioners working in photography and related media since the 1990s, and focusing on questions of authorship, appropriation, copyright and methodologies for subverting image culture.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. use software and hardware appropriate to digital photomedia practice;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the expressive and experimental possibilities of imaging technologies;
3. evaluate the effectiveness of technical and artistic methodologies in their own work and the work of others; and
4. recognise relationships between concept and process in the production of creative works.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the course: Course outline, structure, materials and assessments	Assessment Task 1 introduced
2	Image Data Sets
3	New Media Landscapes
4	Digital Montage and Manipulation
5	Supervised studio practice and feedback
6	Assessment Task 1 presentations Assessment Task 2 introduced	Assessment Task 1 due Assessment Task 2 introduced
7	Assessment Task 3 introduced	Assessment Task 3 introduced
8	The Image Experienced Online and Onscreen Assessment Task 2 presentations	Assessment Task 2 presentations
9	Assessment Task 2 presentations Supervised studio practice and feedback	Assessment Task 2 presentations
10	Assessment Task 2 presentations Supervised studio practice and feedback	Assessment Task 2 presentations
11	Assessment Task 2 presentations Supervised studio practice and feedback	Assessment Task 2 presentations
12	Group critique for Assessment Task 3
13	EXAM PERIOD - No class	Assessment Task 3 due

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Studio Tasks	30 %	1,2,3
Artwork Analysis Presentations	20 %	2,3,4
Major Project	50 %	1,2,3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Studio Tasks

During weeks 1-6, you will undertake a series of in-class projects exploring the photographic image through methods of reconfiguration, re-presentation, manipulation and montage. The details of these tasks will be provided at the start of each class.

Compile and present your completed projects into a single PDF, along with references influencing your final creative outcomes. This may include the work of photographers and artists, as well as articles, essays, books, movies etc.

The work created should demonstrate your understanding of the various imaging techniques used. It should also reflect your process of experimentation and creative thinking.

Presentation Requirements:

In Week 6 you will be required to verbally present your work and contextualise it for the class for 3-4 minutes. At the end of this class upload a single PDF of your work to Wattle. Each of your tasks must be clearly labelled and accompanied by a 100 word written statement.

Value: 30%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	0-49
Utilisation of a range of skills in the completion of the tasks	Exhibition of initiative in the utilisation of a range of skills conducted at a high level	Initiative shown using a range of skills in the completion of the task	Most skills are competently utilised in the completion of the task	Limited utilisation of skills in the completion of the task	Skills utilised in the completion of the task are below standard
Independent exploration of materials and techniques	Demonstration of a strong level of independent exploration and alternative ways of thinking	Demonstration of a significant level of independent exploration of materials and techniques	Demonstration of some independent exploration of materials and techniques	Limited independent exploration of materials and techniques	Insufficient exploration of materials and techniques
Active participation and investigation of workshop content	A high level of active participation and investigation of the workshop content	Significant participation and investigation of the workshop content	Competent participation and investigation of the workshop content	Participation and investigation of the workshop content only when directed	Insufficient participation and investigation of the workshop content
Originality and the presentation of the work in its final outcome	A unique and strongly presented final outcome which is highly resolved	A well-presented final outcome requiring minor improvements	A competent final outcome requiring some improvements	A satisfactory final outcome requiring improvements	A final outcome that is below standard and requires significant improvements

Assessment Task 2

Artwork Analysis Presentations

Working in groups, students will collaborate to research and deliver a presentation on a particular artwork allocated to them.

Presentations will take place between Weeks 8 and 11. Your presentation should be a combination of research on the artwork as well as the delivery of new insight interpreted by yourselves.

Presentation Requirements:

Your presentation is to be 10 minutes in length and must adhere to ANU academic policies regarding citation of sources and inclusion of a bibliography:

https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/referencing

On the day of your presentation upload a PDF copy of your slides to Wattle. 

Value: 20%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	0-49
Research into the chosen topic	Demonstration of a high level of research conducted into the chosen topic	A significant level of research conducted into the chosen topic	A competent level of research conducted into the chosen topic	A limited amount of research conducted into the chosen topic	An insufficient amount of research conducted into the chosen topic
Critical thinking in relation to the topic	Strong critical thinking demonstrated in relation to the topic	Significant critical thinking demonstrated in relation to the topic	Competent critical thinking demonstrated in relation to the topic	Limited critical thinking demonstrated in relation to the topic	Insufficient critical thinking demonstrated in relation to the topic
Communication and presentation of the content	Strong and clear communication. High quality presentation of the content	Clear communication and well-presented content	Good communication and competent presentation of the content	Competent communication and satisfactory presentation of the content	Below standard communication and poor quality presentation of the content
Engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A high level of critical engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A significant level of engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A competent level of engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	Some engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	Insufficient engagement with historical and theoretical contexts

Assessment Task 3

Major Project

For this assessment task you will develop a series of four A3 digital images. The theme and further details for this task will be given in Week 7.

Your creative work can consist of a combination of concepts and processes explored throughout the semester, or involve the experimentation and development of a new manipulation/production/imaging technique.

Presentation Requirements:

4 x A3 digital images saved as a flattened PDF file along with a 200-word artist statement. Upload your pdfs to Wattle by 11:55pm, Thursday 1 June, 2023.

Value: 50%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	0-49
Utilisation of a range of skills in the completion of the task	Exhibition of initiative and a range of skills conducted at a high level	Initiative shown using a range of skills in the completion of the task	Most skills are competently utilised in the completion of the task	Limited utilisation of skills in the completion of the task	Skills below standard
Independent exploration of materials and techniques	Demonstration of a strong level of independent exploration and alternative ways of thinking	Demonstration of a significant level of independent exploration of materials and techniques	Demonstration of some independent exploration of materials and techniques	Limited independent exploration of materials and techniques	Insufficient exploration of materials and techniques
Originality and the presentation of the work in its final outcome	A unique and strongly presented final outcome which is highly resolved	A well-presented final outcome requiring minor improvements	A competent final outcome requiring some improvements	A satisfactory final outcome requiring improvements	A final outcome that is below standard and requires significant improvements
Engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A high level of critical engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A significant level of engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	A competent level of engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	Limited engagement with historical and theoretical contexts	Insufficient engagement with historical and theoretical contexts

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students