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MDIA 3336 - Photography

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

Photography is a key element of visual communication, and basic skills in photography are valuable in a range of settings and workplace environments. This course introduces fundamental skills and understandings of photography and visual storytelling for a variety of outcomes. It focuses on non-studio photography, and grounds the application of skills in understanding of broader societal and cultural contexts that inform the practice of photography and the use of photographic images.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 3336
    Course Photography
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 12 units Level I and/or Level II MDIA courses
    Incompatible MDIA 1008, MDIA 2212, MDIA 2213, MDIA 3316
    Assessment Portrait and Essay, Portfolio and Reflection, Participation and Engagement.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Jessica Ford

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate understanding of the expressive and experimental possibilities of digital technologies.
    2. Understand key concepts and theories related to digital culture and imagery.
    3. Analyse digital images using conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
    4. Recognise and explain the relationships between concept and process in the design and creation of digital images.
    5. Compose digital photographic artefacts informed by an understanding of critical and industrial contexts and best professional practice
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1, 4, 5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 4, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    2, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1, 3, 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1, 3, 4, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Required readings (linked to Library resources) for each week will be available to students via the MyUni course site.
    Recommended Resources
    Recommended resources, including additional recommended readings (linked to Library resources) and assignment help, will be made available via the MyUni course site.
    Online Learning
    All required and recommended readings (linked to Library resources), recorded lectures, lecture and workshop slides, and other course materials will be made available to students via the MyUni course site. MyUni will also be used for student announcements, discussion boards, and for the submission of assignments.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is taught in weekly three-hour workshop format, supplemented by online materials.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    1 x 3-hour workshop per week 36 hours per semester
    2.5 hours reading and workshop preparation per week 30 hours per semester
    7 hours assessment preparation, independent research, and photography practice per week 84 hours per semester
    TOTAL = 150 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
    Quizzes Formative and summative 20% 1
    Media analysis Formative and summative 30% 2, 3
    Portfolio and exegesis Summative 40% 1, 2, 4, 5
    Active participation and engagement Summative 10% 1, 2, 3, 4
    Assessment Detail
    Quizzes (weighting 20%): Two short (10 question) online quizzes, testing knowledge of readings and course content.

    Media analysis (weighting 30%): 2000-word media analysis assessing students’ ability to synthesise conceptual and theoretical ideas about digital culture through an analysis of 4 media images.

    Portfolio and exegesis (weighting 40%): Creative portfolio of 8 digital images and a reflective exegesis of 1500 words.

    Participation (weighting 10%): Active participation and engagement in weekly workshops.
    Submission
    All assignments will be submitted via the MyUni course site.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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