Course coordinator
Dr Paolo Magagnoli
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
This course surveys the history and theory of photography from the 19th century to the present. It considers several key critical debates on the role of photography as both an art form and a social medium of visual communication. ARTT3140 explores central figures and key episodes in photography's history giving particular emphasis to critics, photographers, scientists, media and art historians' writings on the medium. Students will consider seminal controversial debates about the ways in which photography has been historicised and conceptualised. Is photography an art or is it media? Is it evidence or fiction? Is photography an empowering medium? How can photography create change? The course includes an examination of the development of Australian photography in the 19th and 20th centuries and considers the new phenomenon of Instagram photography and its implications.
Course requirements
Assumed background
The course does not require a background in the history of photography and art. Please note that this is not a practice based module. Assessment is based on a range of writing tasks and on participation.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HA326, ARTT2136, MSTU2140
Restrictions
Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Paolo Magagnoli
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with:
- Your name
- Your student ID
- The course code
- A list of three tutorial preferences (in order of preference)
- Reason for the change – e.g. timetable clash, elite athlete status, SAP
Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team.
Aims and outcomes
- To provide students with a basic historical knowledge of the history of photography as document and as an art form
- To familiarise students with the main critical debates around photography
- To develop students’ ability to respond to lens-based images, engage in visual analysis, and write critical essays
- To provide an introduction to the vocabulary and terminology used in the field of photography and visual cuture
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand fundamental critical debates in the History of Photography and recognize some of the key practitioners in the field
LO2.
be familiar with a number of the key works and artists of the History of Photography
LO3.
have an awareness of the important critical issues surrounding Photography
LO4.
consider Photography from a number of different historical and philosophical perspectives
LO5.
form your own opinions about photo-based images and the issues raised by them
LO6.
respond to and describe key works in the History of Photography
LO7.
be familiar with the ways photographs can be viewed as historical evidence
LO8.
be familiar with the history of Australia as refracted through the prism of Photography
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection |
Blackboard 'Discussion Board' Weekly Question
|
20% 250 words min |
Week 2 discussion - 1/08/2024 4:30 pm Week 3 discussion - 8/08/2024 4:30 pm Week 4 discussion - 15/08/2024 4:30 pm Week 5 discussion - 22/08/2024 4:30 pm Week 6 discussion - 29/08/2024 4:30 pm Week 7 discussion - 5/09/2024 4:30 pm Week 8 discussion - 12/09/2024 4:30 pm Week 9 discussion - 19/09/2024 4:30 pm Week 10 discussion - 3/10/2024 4:30 pm Week 11 discussion - 10/10/2024 4:30 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Short Answers
|
20% 1000 words |
26/08/2024 4:00 pm
Questions will be posted on Blackboard three days prior to the deadline of the assessment. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Short Answers
|
20% 1000 words |
30/10/2024 4:00 pm
Questions will be posted on Blackboard three days prior to the deadline of the assessment. |
| Essay/ Critique |
Research Essay
|
40% 2000 words |
4/11/2024 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
Blackboard 'Discussion Board' Weekly Question
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 20% 250 words min
- Due date
Week 2 discussion - 1/08/2024 4:30 pm
Week 3 discussion - 8/08/2024 4:30 pm
Week 4 discussion - 15/08/2024 4:30 pm
Week 5 discussion - 22/08/2024 4:30 pm
Week 6 discussion - 29/08/2024 4:30 pm
Week 7 discussion - 5/09/2024 4:30 pm
Week 8 discussion - 12/09/2024 4:30 pm
Week 9 discussion - 19/09/2024 4:30 pm
Week 10 discussion - 3/10/2024 4:30 pm
Week 11 discussion - 10/10/2024 4:30 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
This component of the grade is evaluated upon students' response to an online forum question posted weekly on Blackboard in the 'Discussion Board' page. The question will be posted online by the instructor every week and it is based on the readings for the week. Questions will be 10 in total. Each response is worth 2 points out of the total mark of 20.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted through Blackboard (see "Discussion Board" link) BEFORE THE TUTORIALS. Failure to submit before the tutorial will result in a mark of 0/20.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Short Answers
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20% 1000 words
- Due date
26/08/2024 4:00 pm
Questions will be posted on Blackboard three days prior to the deadline of the assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Students will be required to write short answer essays responding to a set of questions provided by the instructor. These are based on the course readings from Week 1 to Week 5. (included) and on the materials and ideas covered in the lectures. Please note that this essay is different from a research essay. Students will NOT need to consult texts beyond the ones you are doing a close reading of (and which are included in the course reading list). . Students must reply to all questions. Word count is 1000 words (+/- 10%).
The assignment must include reference to the readings, formatted correctly in Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography Style). Please check the following link for more info about referencing rules: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html
Footnotes are NOT included in the word count. Bibliography is not necessary and is NOT included in word count.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit online via Turnitin on blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Short Answers
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20% 1000 words
- Due date
30/10/2024 4:00 pm
Questions will be posted on Blackboard three days prior to the deadline of the assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Students will be required to write short answer essays responding to a set of questions provided by the instructor. These are based on the course readings from Week 6 to Week 9. (included) and on the materials and ideas covered in the lectures. Please note that this essay is different from a research essay. Students will NOT need to consult texts beyond the ones you are doing a close reading of (and which are included in the course reading list). . Students must reply to all questions. Word count is 1000 words (+/- 10%).
The assignment must include reference to the readings, formatted correctly in Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography Style). Please check the following link for more info about referencing rules: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html
Footnotes are NOT included in the word count. Bibliography is not necessary and is NOT included in word count.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Research Essay
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40% 2000 words
- Due date
4/11/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Description of task: Research essay based on one (or two) photographic images or photographic exhibitions to be chosen by the student. The essay will have to place the image well within its historical and aesthetic context and frame it within one of the critical debates about photography examined during the course.
Word length: 2,000 words plus or minus 10%
Bibliography: footnote references formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style.
PLEASE NOTE:
- A minimum of 5 sources should be included in the bibliography. These could be books, book chapters, and journal articles.
- The mandatory readings for the course can be used and mentioned. However, they do not count within the required 5 sources. In other words, you have to do extra research aside from the course readings.
- Resources such as Wikipedia, Musueums websites (e.g. Met, Moma, NGV, NGSW etc.) and other internet websites (e.g. Artstory) cannot be used as references.
- The essay must include illustrations of the works discussed in the paper. Illustration should be captioned. If the illustration is a photograph, captions must include author, title, date and medium. If the illustration is an installation shot of an exhibition, the caption must include title of the exhibition, date and place.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit online via Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.ﾠ
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply. ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released. ﾠ
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 1: No tutorials Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
WEEK 2: PHOTOGRAPHY’S INVENTION Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 2: PHOTOGRAPHY’S INVENTION Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
WEEK 3: PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURE Class meets at Fryer Library, UQ. |
Tutorial |
WEEK 3: PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
WEEK 4: PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART IN THE 19TH CENTURY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 4: PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART IN THE 19TH CENTURY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
WEEK 5: PHOTOGRAPHY AND COLONIALISM Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 5: PHOTOGRAPHY AND COLONIALISM Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
WEEK 6: THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT AND DOCUMENTARY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 6: THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT AND DOCUMENTARY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
WEEK 7: PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE AVANT-GARDE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 7: PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE AVANT-GARDE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
WEEK 8: PHOTOGRAPHIC DISCOURSE IN THE 1960s: BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW, ART AND NON-ART Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 8: PHOTOGRAPHIC DISCOURSE IN THE 1960s: BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW, ART AND NON-ART Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
WEEK 9: PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTEMPORARY ART Visit to UQ Art Museum. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 9: PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTEMPORARY ART Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
WEEK 10: PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS CULTURE Visit to UQ Anthropology Museum Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 10: PHOTOGRAPHY AND AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS CULTURE Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
WEEK 11: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Tutorial |
WEEK 11: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
WEEK 12: No Class - Preparation for Research Essay |
Tutorial |
WEEK 12: No Class - Preparation for Research Essay |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
WEEK 13: No Class - Preparation for Research Essay |
Tutorial |
WEEK 13: No Class - Preparation for Research Essay |
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- Examinations Procedure
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