Program Overview

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Introduction to PHT115 Introduction to Analogue Photography

This subject provides students with the basic principles of analogue photography, including a variety of analogue photographic practices and processes, a history of analogue photography, lighting considerations, use of photographic accessories and printing techniques. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of critical analysis, including basic interpretation of meaning in photographic imagery, together with aspects of composition and aesthetics. Sustainability principles in analogue photographic processes are also covered including workplace health and safety for varying photographic environments.

Subject Outlines

Subject Outlines for recent sessions are available for current CSU students. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in:

• Session 2 (60)
• On Campus: Wagga Wagga Campus
• Online: Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Communication and Creative Industries.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed VPA103 or MPI107.

Incompatible Subjects

The incompatible subjects for this course are MPI107 and VPA103.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of representation, aesthetics and meaning in photographic imagery
• be able to contribute to critical discussions regarding both their own and peers' work
• be able to proficiently prepare photographic work for presentation in a range of analogue formats
• be able to operate independently in a range of photographic environments
• be able to demonstrate the principles and workings of selected analogue photographic processes

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Critical interpretation and analysis of photographs
• Composition and aesthetics
• History of analogue photographic processes
• Contemporary analogue photographic practices
• Essential photographic resources and lighting considerations
• Analogue printing techniques and controls
• Sustainability of analogue practices
• Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety issues of analogue process

Special Resources

On campus students at Wagga Wagga will be required to access University provided photographic darkroom Facilities to complete assessment tasks. Resources and requirements for Online students will be detailed and advised through the interact site in the session of offering. These requirements will be reviewed and updated annually.