| Title: | Photography & Media Practice |
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| Long Title: | Photography & Media Practice |
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| Field of Study: |
Visual Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Catherine Fehily |
| Module Author: |
ALBERT WALSH |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to the processes involved in producing a portfolio of photographic and/or video work. Students are required to respond independently to set briefs and to integrate their process of visual research with production to create a portfolio of work. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
interpret and creatively respond to briefs. |
| LO2 |
demonstrate effective independent research and practical skills in response to a project brief. |
| LO3 |
Manage an efficient workflow through the stages of pre-production, production and post-production. |
| LO4 |
Visually and critically analyse and discuss their own work and the work of their peers. |
| LO5 |
Effectively present their work through visual and oral presentations. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Portfolio
Interpreting and responding to a set brief. Independent research techniques. Managing an efficient workflow through the stages of pre-production, production and post-production. Producing and presenting a portfolio of work.
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Peer Group Presentations
Visual and oral peer presentations at key stages of the portfolio development. Applying critical theory to the student's own photography work and to the work of their peers. Critical and analytical appraisal of photographic and video images.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Presentation |
Students will make visual and oral presentations to their peers regarding key stages of the development of the portfolio of photography work |
4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Presentation |
Portfolio and sketchbook. |
1,2,3,5 |
80.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Tutorial |
Small group tutorial |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Studio based practice |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Studio research and development |
16.0 |
Every Week |
16.00 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Ang, T. 2017, Digital Photography Masterclass: Advanced Techniques for Creating Perfect Pictures, 3rd Edition Ed., DK Publishing [ISBN: 978-146545761]
- Bendandi, L. 2015, Experimental Photography: A Handbook of Techniques, Thames and Hudson Ltd [ISBN: 978-050054437]
- Freeman, M. 2013, The Photographer's Eye: A Graphic Guide: Instantly Understand Composition & Design for Better Photography, ILEX [ISBN: 978-190815091]
- Owens, J. 2017, Video Production Handbook, 6th Ed., Routledge [ISBN: 978-113869349]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Brown, E. 2014, Feeling Photography, Duke University Press [ISBN: 9780822355410]
- Madras, R. and Anthes, B. 2011, Reframing Photography: theory and practice, Routledge [ISBN: 9780415779197]
- Musburger, R., B. 2014, Single-Camera Video Production, 6th Ed., 978-0415822589 [ISBN: 978-041582258]
- Read, S. and Simmons, M. 2017, Photographers and Research: The role of research in contemporary photographic practice, Focal Press [ISBN: 978-113884432]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Blog: Bauer, R.An Introduction to Managing Digital
Photos and Videos
, Backblaze
- Website: Goodall Smith, T. 2016, 6 Steps To Planning A Photo Shoot — Be
Your Own Art Director Series Part 1
, SLR Lounge
- Website: Harrington, R.Video Planning Overview, dpBestflow, American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
- Website: Nicholls, W. 2018, How to Do a Photo Shoot from Start to
Finish, From Planning to Editing
, PetaPixel
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