Photo Media - MMCS261
This unit examines the practice of photography across diverse cultural contexts and media platforms. It will introduce critical debates about the practice of photography and a number of key themes in the history of photography. The unit will consider a range of genres, texts and practices including snapshots and online photo sharing, family albums, fashion photography, photography as art and photojournalism. The unit will include the following topics: street photography and ethics; the photograph as evidence and instrument of organisation; domestic photography and amateurism; photography and otherness; and the place of photography in contemporary digital media cultures.
Credit Points: | 3 |
When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
Staff Contact(s): | Dr Jane Simon |
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Assessed As: | Graded |
Offered By: | Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Faculty of Arts |
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