JYU0001 - University approaches to learning

Unit code: JYU0001 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The focus of this unit is engaging with knowledge in a university-learning environment—a key requirement of transition to university. Students will investigate the uses of documentary photography and are introduced to the critiques of such uses. The unit embeds academic capabilities into the subject content such as academic reading, argumentative essay writing, referencing and library research. This unit is designed to take abstract ideas and apply them in a community setting. In this instance students will undertake the production of a digital documentary photographic exhibition.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Participate and contribute effectively in a Higher Education environment;
  2. Communicate effectively within a range of university settings such as lectures, tutorials, VU Collaborate and library, and in off campus settings;
  3. Plan and organise study, including goal setting, time management and development of a study plan;
  4. Acquire a range of different academic skills, including written and oral communication and presentation; and
  5. Undertake casework study (linked to University Town).

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Interview and photograph a local community person (equivalent to 500 words)
Assessment type: Creative Works
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Exhibit a photograph and story in a community setting (equivalent to 100 words)
Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Argumentative essay (1000 words)

Required reading

Ferdous, I (2014) ‘Photography as Activism: The Role of Visual Media in Humanitarian Crises’, Harvard International Review pp. 22-25. Thomas, K (2002) ‘Photography, Apartheid and, “The Road to Reconciliation reading Jillian Edlestein’s Truth and Lies’, Transition, Issue 107, 2012 pp.78-79

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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