Module Descriptors
PHOTOJOURNALISM: RESEARCH PROJECT
PHOT60098
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 5
Independent Study Hours: 145
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Teaching will consist of two 1 hour lectures, one 1 hour group seminar and four 30 minute tutorials. The remaining time will be spent on private study.
Module Texts
The following generic texts supplemented with texts appropriate to chosen topic suggested by your supervisor.
Burnham, D. Studying Independently:Writing Better Essays, Exams and Presentations. Faculty of Arts Media & Design Booklet 2006
Clanchy, J. & Ballard, B. (1993) How to Write Essays: A Practical Guide for Students
Fairbairn, G. & Winch, C. (1996) Reading, Writing and Reasoning
Other texts, as appropriate to chosen topic and suggested by the your supervisor
Burnham, D. Studying Independently:Writing Better Essays, Exams and Presentations. Faculty of Arts Media & Design Booklet 2006
Clanchy, J. & Ballard, B. (1993) How to Write Essays: A Practical Guide for Students
Fairbairn, G. & Winch, C. (1996) Reading, Writing and Reasoning
Other texts, as appropriate to chosen topic and suggested by the your supervisor
Module Resources
Library.
Slide Library.
Design Study Collection.
Word processing facilities.
Internet access.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Slide Library.
Design Study Collection.
Word processing facilities.
Internet access.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Indicative Content
This module enables the student to produce an illustrated essay based on the vocational practice of the student within the context of their own discipline and completed to academic standards of communication and conventions. Through tutorial support the module involves the setting of clear and distinct aims and objectives that become the core of the study.
The research project provides the opportunity to draw on many of the skills, knowledge and understanding that have been developed during the course in a focused and in depth study.
The Photojournalism Research project provides the student with the opportunity to submit a professionally presented and in depth study that further develops and strengthens: subject knowledge, critical analysis skills and written communication skills and will create a document having potential benefit in terms of future postgraduate study or employment.
The research project allows each student to work independently and in depth on a chosen subject relating to the area of Photojournalism, which must be discussed and agreed with the supervising tutor before any detailed work commences.
In addition to demonstrating ability to engage in picture research and visual analysis - as well as the ability to select works to construct an argument - the essay will also enable the student to research, evaluate and contextualise their material, to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, professional or theoretical issues at stake.
The research project involves rigorous independent study generating information and arguments, and putting forward a line of reasoning that contributes to the knowledge that exists on their chosen topic and positioning of their own work within this context.
The research project provides the opportunity to draw on many of the skills, knowledge and understanding that have been developed during the course in a focused and in depth study.
The Photojournalism Research project provides the student with the opportunity to submit a professionally presented and in depth study that further develops and strengthens: subject knowledge, critical analysis skills and written communication skills and will create a document having potential benefit in terms of future postgraduate study or employment.
The research project allows each student to work independently and in depth on a chosen subject relating to the area of Photojournalism, which must be discussed and agreed with the supervising tutor before any detailed work commences.
In addition to demonstrating ability to engage in picture research and visual analysis - as well as the ability to select works to construct an argument - the essay will also enable the student to research, evaluate and contextualise their material, to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, professional or theoretical issues at stake.
The research project involves rigorous independent study generating information and arguments, and putting forward a line of reasoning that contributes to the knowledge that exists on their chosen topic and positioning of their own work within this context.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An illustrated essay (3,000 words).