Module Descriptors
IMAGE TECHNOLOGIES 1
PHOT40103
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Timothy Fieldstead
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Specialist photography equipment
Digital printing facilities
Lynda.com
Lecture theatre and rooms
Thompson Library
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module where relevant
Word processing and output facilities
Internet access
Digital printing facilities
Lynda.com
Lecture theatre and rooms
Thompson Library
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module where relevant
Word processing and output facilities
Internet access
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning Activities
Lectures
Technical Skills Modulettes
Practical Workshops
The `Photo-Voices' Programme
Guided Independent Study
Independent Photographic Practise and Visual Experimentation
Independent Reading and Research
Key Information Set Data
Scheduled Learning 19%
Guided Independent Learning 81%
Lectures
Technical Skills Modulettes
Practical Workshops
The `Photo-Voices' Programme
Guided Independent Study
Independent Photographic Practise and Visual Experimentation
Independent Reading and Research
Key Information Set Data
Scheduled Learning 19%
Guided Independent Learning 81%
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an introduction to the basics of photographic craft utilising digital imaging skills. Instruction in the use of DSLR Cameras will cover areas relevant to both digital and analogue technologies. Typically these will include subjects like: types of digital cameras and there uses, lenses, the principles of lens aperture, depth of field, exposure, metering, filtration, shutter speeds, light sources and colour temperature. Through computing workshops you will be instructed in Adobe Photoshop. With the inherent complexity of the Adobe package it is imperative to establish an appropriate and consistent working method for image production and therefore you will be considering what basic 'image adjustments' are essential in establishing a good photographic practice.
This will enable you to begin to formulate and to make decisions about a more 'personalised' and professional way of working. You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, technical instructions and practical workshop based deliveries. The technical instruction component to this module constitutes the Health and Safety pre-requisites that allows you loan provision for the particular cameras covered and access to all computer workshops.
This will enable you to begin to formulate and to make decisions about a more 'personalised' and professional way of working. You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, technical instructions and practical workshop based deliveries. The technical instruction component to this module constitutes the Health and Safety pre-requisites that allows you loan provision for the particular cameras covered and access to all computer workshops.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An examination based upon the technical aspects of the module.
(Learning Outcomes 1,2,3)
Submission is Summative Assessment. Please refer to the Award Handbook for a full description and rationale for assessment methods.
Key Information Set Data
Written Examination 100%
(Learning Outcomes 1,2,3)
Submission is Summative Assessment. Please refer to the Award Handbook for a full description and rationale for assessment methods.
Key Information Set Data
Written Examination 100%
Module Texts
Andrew, R. (2005) Color Management for Photographers: Hands on Techniques for Photoshop Users. Focal Press
Evening, M. (2007) Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: Focal Press
Langford, M. & Andrews, P. (2007). Starting Photography 5th Edition. Focal Press
Specialist Periodicals in Library:
Advanced Photoshop, Computer Arts, Digital Arts, MacUser, Photoshop Creative
Evening, M. (2007) Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: Focal Press
Langford, M. & Andrews, P. (2007). Starting Photography 5th Edition. Focal Press
Specialist Periodicals in Library:
Advanced Photoshop, Computer Arts, Digital Arts, MacUser, Photoshop Creative