You will be introduced to a range of new and traditional photographic techniques, experimenting with different methods and approaches. The language associated with discussing and analysing visual forms and photographic terminology will be explored. You will use a range of communication methods to demonstrate your understanding of the formal elements and concepts associated with photography.

This module aims to give you a wide range of experience, and as such it is expected that you will not necessarily produce a complete product, but a portfolio of work showing your experience and experimentation. Annotated examples in your portfolio will be expected to show how you have achieved different results, and record the applications used. From the range of work you have generated you will be expected to select an example that best illustrates your experience, and develop it to show how and why you have selected the processes involved.

Assessment 1, Portfolio (70%).
A portfolio, typically comprising:
Evidence of experimental use of a wide range of photographic processes and applications, showing innovative use different formats, including new and traditional media, in a suitable format. 70% [LOs 1-4]

Assessment 2, Presentation (30%)
The presentation and justification of one piece of your own work, in an appropriate format, exploring and referencing contemporary and traditional practice. 30% [LOs 2-4]

The content of the taught sessions will relate to your local area as well as giving you an insight into the national background of the photography industry. The module to include the following:

An introduction/briefing to the Module

A series of lectures, seminars, and demonstrations

Group critiques and production meetings & feedback

Individual Tutorials

You will access resources particular to photography. A dark room, editing and image manipulation software, a range of cameras in different formats etc.

Students will have access to studio space and college library and computer resources. University learning resources are available on campus at South Staffordshire College, and online via the partner Need to Know pages of the university website.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/partnerships/current_students/email/index.jsp

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book [e-book] 2010 Adobe press. Available at: http://www.ebook3000.com/Adobe-Photoshop-CS5-Classroom-in-a-Book--PDF-exercise-files-_85319.html
Ang, T. (2013). Digital Photography Masterclass: Advanced Photographic and Image-manipulation Techniques for Creating Perfect Pictures. London: Dorling Kindersley. 
Jaeger, A.C. (2010). Image Makers Image Takers. 2nd ed. London: Thames & Hudson. 
Wands, B. (2007). Art of the Digital Age. London: Thames and Hudson. 
Wells, L. (2015). Photography a Critical Introduction. London: Routledge. 

Journals:
Applerly, Thomas; Walsh, Christopher (2011) Digital Culture & Education [online] Volumes1,2 & 3, available from http://www.digitalcultureandeducation.com/volume-1/ 
British Journal of Photography
Codognet , Phillipe (2002); Leonardo, Ancient Images and New Technologies: The Semiotics of the Web [online], Vol. 35, No. 1 (2002) available from http://www.jstor.org/stable/view/1577074
Portfolio - Contemporary Photography in Britain

Websites:
www.networkstudentphotographers.co.uk
www.the-aop.org
www.bbc.co.uk
www.filmeducation.co.uk
www.prs.co.uk
www.bfi.org.ul
www.tv-ark.org.uk
http://www.bjp-online.com/
http://www.skillset.org/

1. DEMONSTRATE EXPLORATION OF A RANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES THROUGH YOUR OWN WORK AND THAT OF OTHERS. HAVE IDENTIFIED APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO VISUAL MEDIA. EXPERIMENT, SHOWING WILLINGNESS TO INNOVATE.
Enquiry

2. SHOW HOW THE FORMAL PROPERTIES OF A RANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS INFLUENCE CHOICES MADE WHEN SELECTING FOR A PURPOSE USING MEDIA LANGUAGE APPROPRIATE TO THE GIVEN TASK.
Knowledge & Understanding

3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF CRITICAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES TO EVALUATE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF YOUR OWN AND OTHERS' WORK. EVALUATE THE WORK OF OTHERS AND RELATE TO YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE.
Analysis

4. PRESENT WORK TO AN AUDIENCE IN A SUITABLE FORMAT, USING APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND A RANGE OF COMMUNICATION METHODS.
Communication