ACI102 - Digital Photography

Year:

2025 unit information

Enrolment modes: Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s): 1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Previously:

ACM102

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite: Nil
Incompatible with: ACIM102
Study commitment

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Scheduled learning activities - campus

Trimester 1: 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week

Trimester 3: 2 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week in weeks 1 - 5

1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week in week 6

Note:

Student enrolment quotas apply to this unit

Content

This unit introduces ideas and processes associated with digital photography.

The construction and manipulation of photographic images is creatively and critically explored through a variety of conceptual frameworks. Workflow techniques include the fundamentals of using Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, colour management, RAW image processing, scanning, photo compositing in Photoshop, and the production of exhibition quality prints. Assignments and lectures provide students with an overview the medium’s history and contemporary issues.

Unit Fee Information

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

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