PHT220 Photo Imaging (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject incorporates both analogue and digital photo-imaging technologies, towards the development of a complete and balanced photographic practice. It examines analogue and digital concepts and processes, including high-end camera formats, printing considerations, and lighting, as well as professional and industrial implications.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHT220
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate the intrinsic qualities and technical processes of the photo-image in both analogue and digital contexts
- be able to creatively respond to visually orientated conceptual problems using appropriate photo-imaging concepts and techniques
- have the ability to determine the most appropriate photo-imaging technologies for a broad range of professional photographic tasks
- be able to competently operate both digital and analogue camera systems in a variety of formats
- be able to demonstrate a broad competency with various existing and artificial lighting methodologies and concepts
- be able to maintain and catalogue a personal digital image file system
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- high standard digital and analogue photo-image printing - professional photographic considerations on the digital versus analogue debate, including cost, time, quality and aesthetics - medium and large format photography and processes - high-end digital camera techniques and processes - lighting concepts and techniques for studio and location using on and off-camera flash, existing light, and artificial continuous light - alternative photographic imaging techniques and concepts - digital image file management
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.