Program Overview

Introduction to the Family Photo Essay Unit

The Family Photo Essay unit, FXA102, is an introductory course that focuses on creating a family photo essay by combining words and images to communicate family stories. Students will work with media professionals to learn the basics of creating a photo essay, honing their writing skills, and learning how to create, select, and edit photographic images.

Unit Details

• Unit name: The Family Photo Essay
• Unit code: FXA102
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society
• Discipline: Arts/Media
• Coordinator: Doctor Linda Erceg
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study period: Term 4
• Attendance options:
  • On-campus
  • Off-Campus
  • International students
  • Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Term 4
• Start date: 19/10/2026
• Census date: 3/11/2026
• WW date: 19/11/2026
• End date: 20/12/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse photographic images to identify composition and design.
• Select, create and edit photographic images to tell a story.
• Write captions to complement and interpret photographic images.
• Evaluate the relevance of creative practice to family history.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• HEJ001 The Photo Essay

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Weekly Online Class
• Assessment:
  • Online quiz (10%)
  • Critical reflection (20%)
  • Images and captions (20%)
  • Photo Essay (50%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable and the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

University Information

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.