PHT115 Analogue Photography (8)

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.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHT115. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

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 & 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; and
  • 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 processes

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of PHT115 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
The camera obscura
20
2
19th - 20th century process journal and reflection
40
3
Analogue photography now
40

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 other cohorts will be detailed and advised through the interact site in the session of offering. These requirements will be reviewed and updated annually.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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