87669 VC Technology: Digital Photo Media
6cpRequisite(s): 87333 VC Technology: Typography, Text and Form AND 87443 VC Project: Typography in Context
Undergraduate
This subject explores the short history and practice of photo-based digital montage with particular reference to beliefs about what is real. The relationship between 'photographic' and constructed imagery is investigated. Advanced Photoshop manipulation techniques, as well as topics relating to input and output devices and resolution, are covered. Students are encouraged to reflect analytically on their practice and to experiment. Whenever possible, projects are introduced that require students to integrate language and image in multimedia or other presentations, and to collaborate in research.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
May be run in intensive mode in Summer or Winter session.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
- 2013 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $733 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
- 2013 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2794 (Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.)
- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Access conditions
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