VART1704 Alternative Photographic Processes (RMIT University): rated 1.2/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on RMIT Wall.
VART1704 is a RMIT University course taught by the College of Design and Social Context in Art. This page brings together its handbook details and what RMIT students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 另类摄影工艺
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 12
Subject area: Art
Faculty: College of Design and Social Context
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
This course introduces you to the beginnings of analogue photography, through to present day digital processes that continue to exploit the relationship between image and reality. You will examine the early pioneers exploring the chemical and physical phenomena that define the medium of photography, including the history of the camera and the development of printing processes.
VART1704 has 3 scored reviews: overall 1.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.2/5).
On Reddit: "it’s so time consuming you have to use so much of ur free time which could be used for your other subjects which are actually apart of your degree, but instead you are stuck in the darkroom half of the time waiting for your prints to develop properly."
On Reddit: "Ive done like 5 but even then none of mine turns out good 😭😭 we still have thurs though"
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Q: Is VART1704 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 1.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches VART1704, and when is it offered?
A: VART1704 is taught by the College of Design and Social Context. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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