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CAEL3014: Image/Object in Photomedia

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study explores how photography intersects with sculpture. You research and explore the relationship between objects and photography and how sculptural ideas can stretch the function of an image. You consider what a photograph may be materially when extended to encompass sculptural, performative and interactive dimensions. Projects may utilise and combine image-based practices such as digital photography and analogue photography, projection, print, performance, objects and installation to encourage an expanded approach to photographic practice.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Visual Arts or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Studio Foundation
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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CAEL2043
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Salote Tawale, salote.tawale@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Creative assessment / demonstration Major Project 3
Week 15, in class time presentation of final work with pdf support document
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 15 Nov 2024 at 23:00
5-10 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Presentation hurdle task Project 1 - Research
In-Class Presentation
20% Week 03
Due date: 18 Aug 2024 at 23:00
5-10 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO3 LO2
Creative assessment / demonstration Project 2 - Frameworks
In class presentation, with upload due week 8
40% Week 08
Due date: 16 Sep 2024 at 09:00
5-10 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO4 LO3
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Please Note: All assessment tasks must be attempted in order to pass this unit!

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

 
 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period PROJECT 3- Major Project DUE. Class Presentations and feedback. Presentation (3 hr) LO3 LO5
Week 01 Introduction to the Unit, learning outcomes, assignments, and additional information. Introduction to Project 1. Introduction to Framework 1. Lecture (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 02 Technical workshop; Travel with light Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 03 Introduction to, Framework 2; Expanded Field, and, Framework 3; Two-dimensional Object with three-dimensional surface/New Materiality. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 04 PROJECT 1-Research due. PRESENTED IN CLASS and upload to canvas. Tutorial (3 hr)  
Week 05 Technical Workshop; Materiality in the image. Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 06 Technical Workshop; The print. Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 No classes are scheduled this week. Independent Studio Time. Independent study (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 PROJECT 2- Frameworks is due. PRESENTED IN CLASS. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 09 Introduction to Assignment 3 (Major Project) Monday 2nd October- Labour Day public holiday *Make-up class in week 7. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10 The materiality of the image- students propose ideas in class. Assignment milestone. Class Activity Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 11 Technical workshop; Finishing Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 12 1:1 meetings with your lecturer Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 13 Final feedback Project 3. Presentation of work so far in your allotted presentation space. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: students are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board which will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
  • Preparation: students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.
 

Additional requirements by the Sydney College of the Arts

  • Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the unit coordinator or relevant delegate.
  • All assignments are compulsory and must be attempted. You must attend scheduled assessments to be eligible to pass.
  • Non-attendance at assessment on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in forfeiture or marks associated with the assessment.
 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available in the Canvas site for this unit.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. gain technical and creative skills to generate objects, installations and photographic artworks
  • LO2. develop a critical approach to image based studies that expand the definition of photographic practice
  • LO3. manage the processes involved in a multidisciplinary project
  • LO4. further develop experimental approaches to your work
  • LO5. utilise a multidisciplinary approach to photographic ideas and the ability to synthesise concept, process and form

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes have been made to facilitate all classes being taught on campus and to align technical workshops with lecture content and assignments.

Work, health and safety

Students must complete WHS inductions and related Canvas quizzes to access photographic lighting studios and workspaces required for the completion of projects.

Disclaimer

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