Unit details [FSH]
Photography 1
Enrolment code: FSH110
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Special note: enrolment restrictions may apply
Unit description:
Employs a series of demonstrations to teach the use of the camera and basic skills of
black-and-white photography. In the first semester, students are given assignments
introducing specific aspects of the medium. In the second semester, they explore an
individual project. Regular group critiques and individual consultation with the lecturer
provide feedback and the exchange of ideas. Thematic slide lectures relate to assignments
and give students exposure to historical and contemporary photographic imagery.
Staff: Dr D Stephenson, Ms AL MacDonald, Ms R Frost
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture/workshop/critique; 4 hrs practical weekly (26 wks)
Assess: mid-year review of work in progress (not assessed); set projects examined at end of
unit (100%)
Courses: [F3E] [R3T]
Faculty website: <www.arts.utas.edu.au>
Photography 2
Enrolment code: FSH210
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Builds on students’ competency in black-and-white photography by giving instruction in
the use of medium and large format cameras, the Zone System, and studio and flash
lighting. Colour photography is introduced. Students explore an individual project to
produce a coherent group of work for their final portfolio. Studio theory is taught in a
weekly slide lecture covering the history of photography.
Staff: Dr D Stephenson, Ms AL MacDonald, Dr R Frost
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture/workshop/critique; 10 hrs practical weekly (26 wks)
Prereq: FSH110.
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Assess: mid-year review of work in progress (not assessed); set projects examined at end of
unit (100%)
Courses: [F3E] [R3T]
Faculty website: <www.arts.utas.edu.au>
Photography 2A
Enrolment code: FSH250
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Has the same broad objectives as FSH210, except that it is designed to provide students
with technical and theoretical support in their respective major studies, particularly where
those studies involve some use of photographic processes.
Staff: Dr D Stephenson, Ms AL MacDonald
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture/workshop/critique; 4 hrs practical weekly (26 wks)
Prereq: FSH110.
Assess: mid-year review of work in progress (not assessed); set projects examined at end of
unit (100%)
Courses: [F3E] [R3T]
Faculty website: <www.arts.utas.edu.au>
Photography 3
Enrolment code: FSH310
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Requires students to design and develop an individual project for the year. The project is
monitored through weekly group critique sessions and individual consultation with the
lecturers. Emphasis is placed on the innovative expression of ideas and techniques which
use the formal and conceptual qualities of the photographic medium. Students first
present a short proposal for their projects, then later in the year, make a more formal
presentation of their work, placing it in the context of historical and contemporary
practice. Additional studio theory seminars are presented by lecturers on topics including
contemporary international photography, critical writing on photography and
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professional practice. The development and presentation of a group exhibition or
publication forms part of the program.
Staff: Dr D Stephenson, Ms AL MacDonald
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture/workshop/critique; 10 hrs practical weekly (26 wks)
Prereq: FSH210, or FSH250 (DN)
Assess: mid-year review of work in progress (not assessed); set projects examined at end of
unit (100%)
Courses: [F3E] [R3T]
Faculty website: <www.arts.utas.edu.au>
Photography 3A
Enrolment code: FSH350
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Has the same broad objectives as FSH310, except that it is designed to provide students
with technical and theoretical support in their respective major studies, particularly where
the major involves some use of photographic processes.
Staff: Dr D Stephenson and Ms AL MacDonald
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture/workshop/critique; 4 hrs practical weekly (26 wks)
Prereq: FSH210 or FSH250
Assess: mid-year review of work in progress (not assessed); set projects examined at end of
unit (100%)
Courses: [F3E] [R3T]
Faculty website: <www.arts.utas.edu.au>
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