Coursework comprising an Essay, Exhibition and Evaluation document relating to the group exhibition

You will present for assessment three pieces of work, which will include:

1. A professionally produced set of photographs made for public exhibition.
(Learning Outcomes 2, 3, & 5) 50%

2. A contexual document and presentation outlining research and image interpretation, which contextualises your work and summarises its background and intentions. (Learning Outcomes 2 &3) 20%

3. An Essay of 2,000 words on your chosen theme. (Learning Outcomes 1,3,& 5) 30%

Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework

This module will develop the historical knowledge you acquired in the first year of your course and specifically, you will gain an understanding of key events, practitioners and historical themes around the subject of Photojournalism. You will be looking at how these aspects have contributed to contemporary photojournalism and be asked to think about how historical knowledge can challenge ideas around ethics and understand the discourse and criticism attached to contemporary photojournalism.

You will be asked to research historical themes and events from the history of photojournalism and choose one practitioner to study in depth, from which you will produce an essay and a series of original images, stylistically inspired by your practitioner.

This module will be lecture, seminar and workshop based, and, as part of the assessment you will be asked to work with other in your group to produce a professional presentation suitable for public display.

Scheduled Learning Activities
Lectures
Seminars (Feedback)
Group Tutorials (Feedback)
Group Discussion (Feedback)
Oral Presentation (Feedback)
The `Photo-Voices' Lecture Programme
Technical Skills Modulettes (as appropriate)

Guided Independent Study
Independent Photographic Practise and Visual Experimentation
Independent Reading and Research

Key Information Set Data
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity 17%
Guided Independent Learning 83%

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

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.

Directed texts will be discussed in tutorials.

Core Texts:
Wright, T. (2004). The Photography Handbook. Routledge
Zakia, R. (2002). Perception and Imaging. Focal Press.
Chapnick, H. 1994 Truth Needs No Ally: Inside Photojournalism (University of Missouri Press)
Evans, H. 1982 Eyewitness: 25 Years Through World Press Photos (Penguin Books Ltd, New Ed edition)
Evans, H. 1985 Eyewitness Two [ 2 ]: 3 Decades Through World Press Photos (Quiller P)
Caujolle, C. and Panzer, M. (Eds) 2005 Things as They Are: Photojournalism in Context Since 1955 (World Press Photo, Chris Boot)
Newton, J.H 2001 The Burden of Visual Truth:The Role of Photojournalism in Medialing Reality (Wahwah, N.J)

Specialist Periodicals in Library:
AG, American Photo, Aperture, British Journal of Photography (BJP), Camera Austria, Creative Review, Communication, Ei8ht (Foto8), Exposure, f2 Freelance Photographer, Image (AOP Magazine), Next Level, Photographer (BIPP Magazine), Photoworks, Portfolio (Back issues only no longer published), Selvedge

1. DEMONSTRATE AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO KEY DEBATES AND DISCOURSES WITHIN PHOTOJOURNALISM. [Enquiry]

2. CONTRIBUTE EFFECTIVELY TO THE ORGANISATION, CURATION AND PROMOTION OF A PUBLIC GROUP EXHIBITION. [Working with Others]

3. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A CRITICAL AND REFLECTIVE ATTITUDE TO YOUR OWN WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS.
[Reflection]

4. PRODUCE A SET OF PHOTOGRAPHS DEMONSTRATING TECHNICAL SKILL AND PRESENT AN APPROPRIATE VISUAL AWARENESS OF THE WORK OF IDENTIFIED PRACTITIONER(S).
[Visual Analysis]

5. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND KEY THEORIES, IDEAS AND EVENTS RELATING TO THE VISUAL PRACTICE (STYLE) OF A KEY PRACTITIONER(S).
[Knowledge and Understanding]