Lectures
Academic workshops
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials)
Independent study in support of your project work

Photographic Texts:
Barratt, T. 2006. Criticizing Photographs: An Introduction to Understanding Images. McGraw-Hill Education
Shore, S. 2007. The Nature of Photographs: A Primer. Phaidon
Study Skills Texts:
Burnham, D., et.al. 2008. Studying Independently and Producing better Written Work. Staffordshire University: Faculty of Arts, Media and Design [Booklet]
Cottrell, S. 2008. The Study Skills Handbook. London: Palgrave Macmillan
Mather, P. and R. McCarthy. 2005. The Art of Critical Reading: Brushing Up On Your Reading, Thinking, and Study Skills. Boston: McGraw-Hill

Lecture Theatre
Laptop and Data Projector
Library
Design Collection
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the Module Handbook.

This module introduces you to the framework of the course and to the structures of Creative and Critical Thinking that underpin and will define your mode of study throughout the three year degree programme. This degree course implies that besides making photographs you will be required to demonstrate an understanding of how photographs are used in many varied and diverse ways as a form of visual communication. The module provides a basic introduction to the reading of photographs and to the skills which will enable you to research, evaluate and present information in both an effective and professional manner - skills on which the professional practice of art and design now depend.

You will learn the academic conventions employed at university level to organise information whether in written, verbal or visual forms and to the methods by which you can research, evaluate and communicate your interest in both the practice and history/theory of art and design, with particular focus on photography. You will learn how to use the Thompson Library, the Design Collection and external research resources through a photography based Study Trip. You will carry out a research-based specialist project and write a brief academic illustrated essay with the information collected.

2,000 word illustrated essay within the area of a specified research topic weighted at 100%.
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4