The core aim of the module is to ensure that photojournalism students have employability, knowledge and understanding of the professional Photojournalistic work place. This module provides the opportunity to complete two weeks (80 hours) on professional work placement. You are encouraged to arrange placements with employers, Photographers or organisations working in those areas of Photojournalism, journalism or allied fields, which interest you as possible career options. The organizations should use journalistic style photography strategically for their business. The placement work undertaken must relate specifically to the specialist area of Photojournalism. You will also be asked to conduct an investigation into the sector you have decided to work in, providing you with valuable primary and secondary research into aspects such as: pay, qualifications and advice of professionals in gaining work in the sector.

This module will also include, vital information around business and law for Photographers working professionally in the field of Photojournalism. A lecture series around the complex web of the legal issues and constraints affecting professional practice will cover most situations you will find yourself in during a professional working practice and within your placement.

You may carry out a single placement of 80 hours or a combination of placements adding up to 80 hours reflecting your range of interests. This part of the module is self-directed with tutorial and support advice throughout, and will be supported by introductory lectures around gaining work and working within a work placement. For the professional presentation assessment, through the lecture series you will be taught professional presentations skills.

Law for Photographers
Specific topics covered include: contempt, copyright, confidentiality, reporting restrictions, covering court affairs, The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) code of practice and ethical considerations. The curriculum is constructed to provide students with the ability to apply their knowledge of the law to specific situations commonly encountered by photojournalists and press photographers. The curriculum will prepare students for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) examination - Media Law for Photographers. Assessment will require students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the law as it applies to photojournalism and press photography through contextual application. This will be in time-constrained test conditions to replicate professional practice and in preparation for a possible professional external examination.

Coursework comprising Portfolio and Professional presentation:
1. A Portfolio of documents including: A reflective report on your time in your work placement(s) and your findings on the sector as a whole. This should include primary and secondary research. Evidence of placement confirmations and correspondence, supported work produced during the placement, which could include copies of cuttings/tear sheets. (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4)
2. A professional presentation of your reflective report detailing your work placement and overall findings about the sector. (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3)

Law exam:
A classroom based exam of one hour and 30 minutes. (Learning Outcomes 5,6)

The pieces of work for submission contribute to one overall grade mark for the module and is a Summative Assessment. Please refer to the Award Handbook for a full description and rationale for assessment methods.

Key Information Set Data:
60% Coursework
40% Written Exam

Scheduled Learning Activities
Lectures
Seminars (Feedback)
Group Tutorials (Feedback)
Group Discussion (Feedback)
Oral Presentation (Feedback)
Technical Skills Modulettes (as appropriate)

Guided Independent Study
Work based learning - Professional Practice
Independent Reading and Research

Key Information Set Data
12% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
61% Guided Independent Learning
27% Placement

The texts below are for general guidance only. Students should determine a reading list appropriate to their specific areas of research for this module with tutor guidance. Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate books and periodicals.

CORE TEXTS:
McNae's Essential Law for Journalists: Welsh, Tom, Greenwood, Walter and Banks (2007) Oxford University Press.
AOP (2003). Beyond the Lens: Rights, Ethics and Business Practice in Professional Photography. Association of Photographers.

Press Gazette - www.pressgazette.co.uk
Specialist photographic equipment
Specialist studio, digital and darkroom facilities
Lecture theatre and tutorial rooms
Lynda.com
Thompson Library
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment will support this module where relevant
Word-processing facilities
Internet access