Coursework comprising a Portfolio, Workbook and Group work

You will present for assessment three pieces of work, which will include:
1. Production of published work for a student led publication (Learning Outcomes 2,5)

2. A portfolio of publishable photographic images and Audio Visual work (Learning Outcomes 1,2,4)

3. A visual development and research workbook that demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the theory and practice of the photojournalism industry, documenting various areas of practice and how those practices are understood theoretically within the context of functional pictures for an intended audience/s (Learning Outcomes 2,3)

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:
100% Coursework

The aims of this module are to equip students with a working knowledge and understanding around current practices in Photojournalism. This module is designed to help students understand experiences learned from industry and builds on information taken from direct industry contact. Introducing and demystifying working practices involved in news and media industries, allows students to gain a deeper understanding of how a photographer functions with in this industry.

Through lectures, group work, seminars and practice briefs, you will learn about the intricacies of the photojournalist industry and be asked to interpret, critique and use visual strategies to communicate successfully to a chosen audience through the making of a body of photographic and audio visual work. This module will incorporate our visiting industry lecture program Photo-Voices and will ask students to engage with visiting speakers.

This module will be lecture, seminar and workshop based, and as part of the assessment you will be asked to work with others in your group to produce an on-line or printed publication.

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:
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 Mediating 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.

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
17% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
83% Guided Independent Learning

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