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MMCC2061 – Photo Media
2024 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor & Lecturer
Jane Simon
Contact via Email
10HA 165K
Please see ilearn
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
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, 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. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: identify key themes, ideas and concepts in theories of photography.
- ULO2: distinguish between and critically evaluate theoretical positions on photographic practices and texts.
- ULO3: analyse and critically evaluate photographs according to themes, genres, and forms.
- ULO4: communicate narratives and ideas through the combination of photographs and text
- ULO5: evidence engagement with and reflection on contemporary photographic media.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends).
After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted.
Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only.
Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Engagement activities | 25% | No | ongoing in tutorials Weeks 2-13 |
| Review task | 25% | No | 11:55pm 12/04/24 |
| Photo essay and reflection | 50% | No | 11:55pm 31/05/24 |
Engagement activities
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: ongoing in tutorials Weeks 2-13
Weighting: 25%
Students will complete a series of low-stake assessment items such as online quizzes, short written reflections and other in-class activities that demonstrate their engagement with the course materials. Please see iLearn for further details.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key themes, ideas and concepts in theories of photography.
- distinguish between and critically evaluate theoretical positions on photographic practices and texts.
- analyse and critically evaluate photographs according to themes, genres, and forms.
- evidence engagement with and reflection on contemporary photographic media.
Review task
Assessment Type 1: Professional writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 11:55pm 12/04/24
Weighting: 25%
Students are required to write a review of a photography exhibition. Please see iLearn for further details.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key themes, ideas and concepts in theories of photography.
- analyse and critically evaluate photographs according to themes, genres, and forms.
- evidence engagement with and reflection on contemporary photographic media.
Photo essay and reflection
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 11:55pm 31/05/24
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to produce a photo essay. Students will also provide a reflection on the process of developing their photo essay. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key themes, ideas and concepts in theories of photography.
- communicate narratives and ideas through the combination of photographs and text
- evidence engagement with and reflection on contemporary photographic media.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures
Lectures begin in Week 1. All lectures are online. They are recorded and available via Echo 360 on the unit's iLearn page. You will need to listen/view the recording each week before your scheduled tutorial.
Tutorials
Tutorials begin in Week 2. You need to attend the tutorial you are enrolled in. Tutorials are either on-campus or online depending on your enrolment mode.
Tutorials are not optional. During tutorials we will be delivering key unit content, discussing ideas and you will be completing engagement activities. Tutorials are where you can ask your tutor questions, and receive informal feedback from your tutor and your peers.
Required readings
Readings are available online through the leganto link on iLearn. Required readings must be read prior to attending your scheduled tutorial.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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- IT Support
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Unit information based on version 2024.03 of the Handbook