This course explores historical and contemporary image-making practices through the lens of medium format photography and the analogue photographic archive. It offers the opportunity to develop advanced camera skills, and understand how different camera technologies offer different ways of seeing and representing the world. Addressing the persistence of analogue culture in a digital age, the course introduces methodologies for working with archival material and obsolete formats, incorporating hybrid digital-analogue workflows. In response to set briefs, students will experiment with the dynamics of image scale, capture and processing, enabled by medium format photography.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. utilise a range of skills relevant to the discipline, in response to workshop briefs;
2. explore the potential of materials and processes used in contemporary photomedia practice;
3. investigate the inventive and personal application of concepts and processes; and
4. develop independent projects around concepts and themes.

Additional Course Costs

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Class Summary and include tuition, teaching materials, and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours.

The Material Fee is payable to the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property. The Additional Materials Fee is payable for materials you use in

addition to those supplied as part of the course. You can purchase additional material from the Workshop and take advantage of the GST-free status. These materials are also WHS and workshop process compliant.

Students have the option to obtain After hours Access to workshop and studio spaces outside of class delivery. After hours Access is defined as access to workshop and studio spaces outside of business hours between 6.00pm and 10:00pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 4pm Saturday - Sunday. It is afforded to students by paying an After hours Access Fee each semester.

For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees  

Required Resources

Art materials required to complete this course include:

• Black and White 120 roll film
• Black and White Resin Coated Photographic Paper
• Inkjet Paper

Details will be provided in class/Wattle of where to purchase materials at ANU or offsite, including advice of what brand to buy.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Seminar: Introduction to Course and WHS processesWorkshop: Introduction to Medium Format Camera operation	Task 1: Shooting Exercise #1
2	Seminar: Contemporary Photographic Practice: Contexts and MethodsWorkshop: Shooting and 120 film development	Task 1: Shooting Exercise #2
3	Seminar: Digitisation and Analogue-Digital Workflows/Supervised Studio PracticeWorkshop: Negative Scanning	Task 1: Shooting Exercise #3
4	Supervised Studio PracticeWorkshop: Digital Printing
5	Review of Task 1 Portfolio	Task 1 DUE (Portfolio)
6	Introduction to Major Project	Introduction to Tasks 2 & 3
7	Major Project Proposals: Peer feedback and Review	Task 2 DUE (Proposal)
8	Supervised Printing, Studio Work, Tutorials
9	Supervised Printing, Studio Work, Tutorials
10	Work in Progress Review	Formative Feedback, Task 3
11	Supervised Printing, Studio Work, Tutorials
12	Supervised Printing, Studio Work, Final Critical Reviews	Formative Feedback, Task 3
13	Exam Period	Submission of Task 3

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Workshop Portfolio of Weekly Tasks (30%)	30 %	23/08/2024	1, 2, 3
Major Project Proposal (20%)	20 %	16/09/2024	2, 3, 4
Final Major Project: Animating the Photographic Archive (50%)	50 %	01/11/2024	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Workshop Portfolio of Weekly Tasks (30%)

In the first weeks of the course, to help orient yourself with the medium format cameras, we will undertake a series of shooting exercises in class. These exercises are designed to enable creative and technical exploration, and will be introduced in class and published each week on Wattle. By the end of week 4, you will have experience of an analogue to digital workflow, and an understanding of the cultural and technical affordances of working with medium format photo imaging.

During weeks 1-4, you will complete these shooting exercises, and have the opportunity to process your film, before scanning and digitally printing the results. You will be working in small groups with the cameras, supporting each other to work toward individual outcomes. Your digital prints will be physically presented in class for review and assessment in Week 5.

Rubric

	FAIL	PASS	CREDIT	DISTINCTION	HIGH DISTINCTION
Creative approach to brief LO 1, 2, 3	*Little to no effort to interpret the brief or address its parameters.	*A highly literal interpretation of the brief, with reflecting an limited creative experimentation.	*A good interpretation of the brief, which may however reproduce highly conventional approaches to its subject.	*Portfolio reflects significant experimentation, supported by an engaging concept and strong visual imagery.	*Highly imaginative, ambitious and/or experimental interpretation of brief, reflecting highly sophisticated understanding of photographic representation.
Technical Production (focus, depth of field, control, use of light) LO 1, 2	*Not all briefs successfully attempted, no attempt to rectify technical problems in the studio/darkroom.	*Most briefs attempted, however images may be let down by poor focus, lighting, composition and exposure.	*All briefs completed to a good standard, however there may be errors and opportunities for improvement.	*The work reflects a confident mastery of the camera and the shooting environment, with few technical errors.	*Highly technically polished and accomplished, the work reflects a critical attention to detail and mastery of image capture.
Print Finishing and Presentation  LO 1, 2	*Poor quality unfinished prints, with overall poor presentation in their installation.	*Prints are legible but may have a number of technical errors.	*Good prints and finishing, however some may suffer from printing/colour issues.	*The submission reflects very good attention to print finishing and presentation, with errors rectified during the production process.	*Outstanding care and attention to producing and finishing a fine inkjet print, reflecting a professional standard.

Assessment Task 2

Major Project Proposal (20%)

For Assessment task 2, you are required to write a proposal outlining your approach to the final major project (Task 3). The proposal is an important document that allows you to reflect on the brief, and articulate a creative response, drawing on your ideas and studio/art historical research.

The proposal should address the following sections:

Project description

Use brief, simple language to describe what you plan to do. This should present a compelling, engaging introduction to your project.

Response to the Brief

In this section you should describe your critical reflections on the brief, and how your ideas have emerged in dialogue with the archival material you have been working with.

Underpinning Research

In developing your approach, which artists and photographers have you been drawing on for inspiration? What ideas and concepts (from across art history, art theory, media and photography studies) will inform your project? How will your project apply and engage with these ideas or creative approaches? You should draw on texts from the course, supplemented with independent research.

Methodology

Provide a plan of what you intend to do, this could include a timeline to completion and/or a description of your process. Be sure to include image(s) of your source material/images.

Potential risks and challenges

Are there any potential risks or challenges that you can foresee for your creative project? What strategies might you use to resolve them, if needed?

Word count: 1500 words

Value: 20%

Due Date: 16 September 2024, 11.59pm

Presentation requirements: Submit via upload to Wattle. Include images. Written submission should be 12-point font, double spaced, using Chicago style referencing where needed

(footnotes and bibliography). Please bring a printed copy of your proposal to class in Week 7 for peer review and discussion.

Rubric

	FAIL	PASS	CREDIT	DISTINCTION	HIGH DISTINCTION
Project Idea and Rationale LO 1, 3, 4	*Proposal lacks a coherent central idea	*Proposal articulates a response to the brief, but it may be muddled, or poorly aligned with the task.	*Proposal presents a good central idea, that might lack some detail or be limited in its creative potential, reproducing existing conventions.	*A strong central idea that reflects good experimentation and the potential to generate an aesthetically or critically engaging outcome.	*The proposal represents sophisticated approach to the brief, reflecting an ambitious and engaging set of ideas that are well justified.
Underpinning Research LO 1, 3, 4	*Proposal is not supported by research or critical engagement with concepts, artists' practices and related methodologies.	*Proposal is supported by limited consideration of photographic concepts, artists' practices and related methodologies, but may be poorly aligned with the task, drawing on poor quality sources.	*Proposal is supported by some good consideration of photographic concepts, artists' practices and related methodologies, but may not stray far from references given in class.	*Proposal reflects strong research skills, weaving in references to artists and concepts that significantly expand the context of the proposal.	*Proposal is supported by ambitious independent and engaged research, drawing on an array of photographic concepts, artists' practices and related methodologies appropriate critically aligned to the brief.
Project Planning LO 1, 3, 4	*Proposal fails to reflect on production process and attendant risks.	*Proposal offers limited reflection on the practical challenges of the project	*Proposal identifies some risks, challenges and time management considerations, but may lack detail or honesty.	*Proposal offers a strong and realistic appraisal of the methodology and timeframe, identifying ways to mitigate anticipated problems.	*Proposal offers a highly articulate and honest reflection of the anticipated challenges in translating ideas into practice, with a well-planned timeline and clear risk management.
Referencing and image labelling (Chicago Notes & Bibliography style) LO 1	* Inadequate referencing and image labelling	* Adequate referencing and image labelling, but with mistakes and inconsistencies.	* Good referencing and image labelling, with a few mistakes.	* Careful referencing and image labelling, almost no mistakes.	* Meticulous referencing and image labelling.

Assessment Task 3

Final Major Project: Animating the Photographic Archive (50%)

Working with analogue photography in the 21st century often involves the interpretation and manipulation of photographic film, whether captured via camera or encountered in an archive. Contemporary artists continue draw inspiration in historical photographic practices, in order to address the affordances of different image-making technologies and their regimes of representation. Using creative strategies of appropriation, montage, re-staging or performing with archival images, artists have been able to raise important questions about identity, history, memory and narrative.

With this starting point, this project asks you to respond to a collection of 35mm slides. In week 6 of class, you will have the opportunity to view, explore and discuss a collection of around 30,000 slides in 35mm format.

In response to this encounter, you are required to produce a photographic project which creatively responds to, re-mixes, re-stages or re-interprets this analogue slide collection.

In week 7, you will submit a proposal (Task 2) that outlines your choice of slides and your proposed approach, supported by contextual research, for which you will receive feedback on from peers and tutors. 

From week 8 to 12, you will have the opportunity to shoot, process and print your work in the darkroom, and receive formative feedback in weeks 10 and 12 of class.

The final work will be presented in Photospace during the exam period.

You are required to keep a visual diary which documents your creative process, darkroom progress and contextual research.

You should aim for a minimum of 4 highly resolved printed photographs, or another format negotiated with your tutor.

You are expected to keep a visual diary which logs your process, research, and time spent in the darkroom/studio - this documentation will be submitted alongside your major project.

Value: 50%

Due Date: Exam Period, 1 November 2024.

Presentation Format: A minimum of 4 photographic prints accompanied by a visual diary.

Presentation schedule/requirements: Install photographic prints in Photospace from 9am - 10:30am. Marking from 10:30am - 3pm. De-install 4-5pm.

Rubric

	FAIL	PASS	CREDIT	DISTINCTION	HIGH DISTINCTION
Innovative response to the brief LO 1, 2, 3, 4	*A largely incoherent response to the brief, that fails to align with the criteria.	*A limited and largely literal response to the brief, reflecting little creative engagement with the task.	*An imaginative response to the brief, which may be let down by some incoherence or weak elements.	*A very imaginative response to the brief, reflecting successful risk taking and experimentation.	*A highly accomplished and rigorous response to the brief, reflecting a highly original visual language in support of concept.
Studio Research and Documentation LO 1, 2, 3, 4	* No engagement with scholarly literature or consideration of existing artists' projects.	*Limited engagement with the critical and creative possibilities of the brief, reflecting a poor grasp of existing creative precedents and underpinning concepts.	*Project reflects some good understanding of contemporary photographic practices, but may be unambitious in its supporting research	*Project is well-researched, reflecting a command of critical approaches to photographic practice, and the context of the brief.	*Project reflects meticulous research, mapping the artistic and theoretical arena of the brief, synthesised through production and documentation.
Technical execution and production values 1, 2, 3, 4	*The project is impeded by significant technical issues that sabotage audience engagement with the project.	*The project reflects a lack of attention to detail, and may have significant technical issues at the point of image capture or print production.	*The project reflects good production values, but may be let down by some technical errors.	*The project is technically accomplished, with high production values and few technical errors.	*The project is technically ambitious, with a commitment to a very high standard of technical execution.
Reflects practical and/or conceptual growth and development from proposal to realisation LO 2, 4	* Project demonstrates no growth or development from proposal to realisation.	* Project displays some development from proposal to realisation, but limited and minimal. * It may not have meaningfully engaged with and applied feedback.	* Project displays solid development from proposal to realisation. * Has clearly engaged with and responded to feedback, but could have been in more depth.	* Project displays very good development from proposal to realisation. * Has thoroughly engaged with and responded to feedback, in a way that clearly enhances the project's overall success and effectiveness.	* Project displays excellent, focused and strategic development from proposal to realisation. * Has thoroughly and independently engaged with and responded to feedback, in a way that signi the project's overall success and effectiveness.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Resubmission of individual assignments is not permitted.

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If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students