Lake Tuggeranong College Unit Outline CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY (A)

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1 Lake Tuggeranong College Committed to Quality CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY (A) Year Semester Teacher Phil Styles Course Course Code Unit CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY Unit Code UNIT GOALS: This unit should enable students to: develop a contemporary approach to their own work evaluate own work choose appropriate media and presentation for the style of work produce a series of images that investigate contemporary issues follow OH and S standards demonstrate a knowledge of image and print management CONTENT: This unit will focus on Photography in Context explore contemporary photographic ideas and recognising the placement of own work in that contemporary context adjustment layers selection techniques investigate lighting and exposure techniques image and print management

2 colour management Critical Reflection develop a personal response to a contemporary issue taking into account media and presentation document research and process evaluate OH& S Practice OH& S related to media chosen ASSESSMENT ITEMS ITEM Practical 1 Including photographs, written components / Visual Diary Practical 2 Including photographs, written components / Visual Diary Practical 3 Including photographs, written components / Visual Diary WEIGHTING WEIGHTING 0.5 WEIGHTING 1.0 DUE DATE % 30 % Last class in Week 5 % 30% Last Class in Week 10 % 20 % Last class in Week 13 In Class Essay % 20 % Week 16 Double TOTAL 100% 100% ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Teacher-directed experiences, designed to establish and develop students skills in: visual language (e.g. elements and ), visual communication (e.g. symbolism) and visual analysis (e.g. comparisons) Page 2 of 8

3 observation and reflection thinking and problem-solving discussion and enquiry consideration of aesthetic issues and responses to images, objects and s use of tools, techniques, technologies and materials (both demonstrations and exercises) communication, both oral and written, in a variety of contexts idea-building and synthesising OH & S issues practice projects to combine a range of experiences Project-based experiences, designed so students can apply and extend learned skills through major project outcomes, encompassing student-centred, selfdirected and experimental learning, clearly and holistically combining: ideas development completion presentation evaluation an the contexts of photography and digital imaging Context-based experiences, designed to examine, explore, enjoy and better understand the world of photography, including its relationship with students own work. As appropriate, these experiences should develop higher order thinking skills and include most or all of the following: excursions gallery visits lectures, tutorials and seminars guest speakers industry visits Page 3 of 8

4 discerning use of visual and factual resources including the Internet, books and magazines, video, CD/DVD, to research and synthesise information relevant and well-focused consideration of issues, topics, arguments and contexts, appropriately communicated formal and informal discussion and analysis, both oral and written use of appropriate citations and source references Evidence could be in: Student Capabilities Goals Content Teaching and Learning Assessment creative and critical thinkers enterprising problem-solvers skilled and empathetic communicators informed and ethical decision-makers ally and culturally aware citizens confident and capable users of technologies independent and self-managing learners collaborative team members Page 4 of 8

5 Student Planner WEEK CONTENT ASSESSMENT Week 1 Introduction to Project 1 Week 2 Project 1 Research / Outline Week 3 Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Week 4 Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Week 5 Evaluation of Final Product Submission of project Project 1 Due Last Class Week 6 Introduction to Project 2 Week 7 Project 2 Research / Outline Week 8 Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Week 9 Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Evaluation of Final Product Submission of project Introduction of Project 3 / Research/ Outline Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Photo Shoot /Research / Evaluation Evaluation of Final Product Submission of project In Class Essay Preparation In Class Essay Preparation In Class Essay Preparation Complete Essay in Double / Assessment Review Exam Week Project 2 Due Last Class Project 3 Due Last Class In Class Essay / Double Page 5 of 8

6 Workbook/Journal/Visual diary Analysis & research Grade Descriptors Unit Grade Descriptors for A courses Task Grade A typically Grade B typically Grade C typically Grade D typically Grade E typically Illustrates a comprehensive Illustrates a considerable Illustrates an Illustrates some Illustrates little Successfully and consistently shows Shows a sound Shows a satisfactory Shows some Shows minimal Demonstrates successful and independent Demonstrates considerable Demonstrates adequate independent Demonstrates some Demonstrates little Researches, analyses, interprets and evaluates visual Researches, describes, interprets and evaluates visual Researches, describes, partially interprets and evaluates visual Researches and describes visual Describes visual Develops and clearly communicates ideas in written, oral and visual form within a structure Develops and communicates ideas in written, oral and visual form within a structure Develops and to some extent communicates ideas in written, oral and visual form within a structure Communicates some ideas in written, oral and visual form within a structure Shows limited communication of ideas in written, oral and visual form within a structure Page 6 of 8

7 Photographic practice Task Grade A typically Grade B typically Grade C typically Grade D typically Grade E typically Produces images which illustrate substantial exploration of ideas and media Produces images which illustrate thorough exploration of ideas and media Produces images which illustrate exploration of ideas and media Produces images which illustrate some exploration of ideas and media Produces images which illustrate minimal exploration of ideas and media Shows significant Shows an in-depth Shows an Shows some Shows little Produces a body of work which demonstrates a comprehensive the technical process Produces a body of work which demonstrates a thorough the technical process Produces a body of work which demonstrates an the technical process Produces a body of work which partially demonstrates an the technical process Produces a body of work which demonstrates a minimal understanding of the technical process Significantly resolves the development and production of a body of work Resolves the development and production of a body of work Partially resolves the development and production of a body of work Attempts to develop and produce a body of work Attempts to produce a body of work Shows substantial evidence of Shows considerable evidence of Shows evidence of Shows some evidence of Shows limited evidence of Page 7 of 8

8 ASSESSMENT POLICY There are a number of ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) requirements that students must meet to be able to be assessed in a unit and be awarded grades and/or scores. These requirements also ensure consistent procedures across the college and the system. Notably these include minimum attendance and completion of classwork and assessment. These are also detailed penalties for late or plagiarised work. Assessments are subject to rigorous moderation procedures within the college to ensure comparability of marking and at the end of year 12 college marks are scaled to allow comparability across the ACT system. Grades are allocated on the basis of student performance against set criteria that are available in the course framework documents. Students are encouraged to consider carefully the marks and feedback given on assessments and if there are issues with marking, the college has open and transparent appeals procedures. Further details of these assessment policies and procedures are located on the college s website: Page 8 of 8