| Title: | Photographic Narrative |
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| Long Title: | Photographic Narrative |
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| Field of Study: |
Visual Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
TRISH BRENNAN |
| Module Author: |
ALBERT WALSH |
| Module Description: |
This module addresses the concepts, practices and resources utilised in fine art photography with particular reference to narrative. It develops your knowledge of photographic technique and explores issues of visual storytelling, sequential presentation and display. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Utilise photography as a means of visual investigation and creative expression |
| LO2 |
Apply a narrative approach in the creation of a photographic series |
| LO3 |
Control photography process and output in a range of formats |
| LO4 |
Position their own photographic work within a broader historic and contemporary fine art context |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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 |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Establishing a topic
Identify topic, research methods, investigative approaches
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Exploring context
Identifying and researching subjects and practitioners appropriate to individual photographic concerns
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Narrative structures in photography
Exploring linear/non-linear narratives & the photographer as author
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Image Processing
Image processing – optimisation, manipulation and printing using appropriate process and controlling print process
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Outputting a series
Exploring formats - multiple prints, book, projection. Consideration of scale, format and layout.
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Critical awareness
Analysis, evaluation and discussion of own and peers work.
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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 |
| Exhibition Evaluation |
Selection, evaluation and display by portfolio and/or exhibition. |
1,2,3,4 |
100.0 |
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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Workshop |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent Learning |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Workshop |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent Learning |
4.5 |
Every Week |
4.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
Module Resources
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- David Campany (Editor) 2012, Art and Photography, Phaidon Press [ISBN: 9780714863924]
- Wells, L. 2004, Photography: A Critical Introduction, Routledge [ISBN: 041530704]
- Ashley la Grange 2005, Basic critical theory for photographers, Elsevier/Focal Press Oxford [ISBN: 0240516524]
- Clarke, G. 1997, The Photograph, OUP [ISBN: 0192842005]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Cig HarveyUsing Photography to Create Visual
Narratives
, B & H Photo
- Website: MOMA 2015, New Photography, MOMA
- Website: BBC Four TV 2007, The Genius of Photography, BBC
- Website: GalleryBook Media designPhotography Now, GalleryBook Media
- Website: MOMAMOMA Photography Collection, MOMA, New York
- Website: AdobeAdobe TV - Photoshop, Adobe
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