School of Arts & Media Module Information Summary (MIS)

Module title: Exploring Photographic Practice

Academic Yr: 2013-2014 Credits: 20 Level: Four Duration: 6 Weeks

Programmes on which offered: BA (Hons) Photography

Staff: Module Leader Moira Lovell Internal verification complete?

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Teaching staff Moira Lovell, David Eaton Yes/No

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Support staff John Boothe Natasha Willcocks Cian Quayle

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Risk Assessment: Date completed Completed by Special instructions

Module aims: To provide an introduction to visual communication. To develop a critical appreciation of composition and design theory and its application to photographic practice. To critically assess how historical photographic practices can inform contemporary approaches. To develop students' appreciation of time and place concepts and how these can inform the interpretation of photographic images.

Building on the work undertaken in the Professional Frameworks 1 module, this module aims to introduce students to the work of established photographers, their methods and approaches in respect to creating bodies of work (e.g. a coherent series of images that deal with particular subjects or themes). Module intended learning outcomes: On successful completion of the module the participant will be able to demonstrate: An understanding of compositional theory and design in photographic practice Critical awareness of how time and place concepts can inform composition and interpretation of photographic images Research and problem-solve compositional and design techniques related to photographic practice Apply a series of visual communication techniques to a variety of photographic scenarios

Module schedule or scheme of work (content, dates, activities, interim deadlines, lecture programme, etc.): AM start time is 10.00 and PM start time is 1.30 unless otherwise informed.

Unless otherwise informed, sessions will take place in either (or both) HT017 or HT015, which are the photography studios on the ground floor of Centenary Building. Week One w/c 11 Nov Mon Mon Tues Mon Tues Mon & Tues Introduction to Module & Briefing Presentations, part one, group one see assignment for details Presentations, part one, group two see assignment for details Presentations, part two, group one see assignment for details Presentations, part two, goup two see assignment for details Tutorials, work in progress. Alongside this; Independent study (when not in tutorial), working in response to the assignment. Tutorials, work in progress. Alongside this; Independent study (when not in tutorial), working in response to the assignment. Week Two w/c 18 Nov

Week Three w/c 25 Nov

Week Four w/c 2 Dec

Week Five w/c 9 Dec Mon & Tues

Xmas Vacation Week Six w/c 6 Jan 14 Mon-Weds Thurs PM Independent study, finalise work and prepare for final submission Deadline: final submission; Thur 9 Jan, 15:00-16:00 hrs Room TBC
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N.B. Please note that the above timetable and its associated content are provided as guidance only and are subject to change. As such students should refer to University email and Blackboard regularly to check for updates.

Assignment details (project outline, essay questions, submission information, etc.): Emulation project Part One Research and then present your findings on the work and selected monograph of a given photographer. Part Two Plan a series of images that emulate the work of your given photographer and which fit seamlessly into your provided photographers oeuvre, then present your initial ideas to your group. An oeuvre is a substantial body of work generally constituting the lifework of a writer, an artist, or a composer. You are encouraged to think creatively. Consider your given photographers subject matter, theme, genre and audience to create a series of images in response to their body of work. You should consider the following: What are the technical choices made by your photographer for example what is their chosen medium? (Colour or Black & White, Polaroid, 35mm, Medium or Large format, studio lighting or location lighting, etc.) What is the photographers subject, for example do they photograph people, objects or landscapes or do they use a combination? What type of people do they photograph: young, old, celebrities, etc?

What locations does the photographer use; are the pictures set in urban, rural or imagined landscapes? Are they shot at a particular time of day or in a particular style? Does any information accompanying each image (This could include text, graphics, drawings, captions, titles, etc)?

Emphasis will be placed upon students ability to visually and orally communicate their ideas in respect to their final outcomes and in relation to the following criteria: Visual communication Compositional structure and content General design aesthetics Historical / contemporary significance Originality

Part Three Produce your series of images that emulate the work of your given practitioner. Please remember that developing a series of imagery is a process of experimentation, research and reflection. You shouldnt hand-in your first response to the brief. The scale of the series produced should be appropriate and proportionate to the nature and complexity of the work of your given photographer and your planned response; you need to use your judgement in deciding, with guidance from your tutors, the numbers of images that should make-up the final edit. You MUST attend all timetabled sessions (Briefing, presentations and tutorials, etc), show work, and develop your ideas and visuals throughout this Unit. Deliverables:

Three A3/16x12 folio prints selected from your series of images made in response to your given photographers work. Hi-res digital copies of your full series (We should expect a min of around three-five). 1 x printout of your self evaluation report (Maximum 1 x A4) 1 x printout of your written report in respect to assignments one and two (as used as the source for your presentation, maximum 500 words) A Reflective Journal, this may be physical or a blog-based; which might include a visual diary and should inc examples of associated reference/research materials relating to set briefs/assignments.

A digital back-up of your work must be provided on a clearly labelled CD-ROM and laidout in the expected manor, according to the courses guidance.

Assessment criteria for module:

1) Creativity 2) Critical judgment and analytical ability 3) Enquiry and use of sources 4) Knowledge and understanding of subject matter 5) Oral communication 6) Team working 7) Technical skills 8) Visual communication 9) Written communication

Summary of assessed components: Component description Weight Deadline Submission location

(if excepted from e-submission)

Specific assessment criteria

Coursework, as outlined in the assignment details and MIS Information about feedback: Formative feedback points within the module Date of return of summative feedback component 1

100%

09/01/2014

HT013

1-8

Week five, via group tutorials; individual tutorials will also be available 30 Jan 2014; within three weeks of submission.
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