Module Descriptors
PHOTOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL COMMISSION
PHOT60100
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rachel Mchaffie
Email: R.A.McHaffie@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides the opportunity to work in a professional capacity on a placement or commission or both, within the Photographic industry or related areas.
You are encouraged to arrange placements and/or commissions with employers and organisations working in those areas of Photography, or allied fields which, interest you as possible career options: Some examples are: Education, Newspapers, Magazines, Professional Studios: Fashion, Advertising, Press offices, PR companies and many more.
You will support these experiences with your own research around your chosen placement or commission.
Throughout the module you will participate in individual and group tutorials, which will provide you with guidance around presentations, working professionally and academic project support. The final result of your experiences will culminate in a professional presentation of your experiences aimed at your client.
You are encouraged to arrange placements and/or commissions with employers and organisations working in those areas of Photography, or allied fields which, interest you as possible career options: Some examples are: Education, Newspapers, Magazines, Professional Studios: Fashion, Advertising, Press offices, PR companies and many more.
You will support these experiences with your own research around your chosen placement or commission.
Throughout the module you will participate in individual and group tutorials, which will provide you with guidance around presentations, working professionally and academic project support. The final result of your experiences will culminate in a professional presentation of your experiences aimed at your client.
Module Additional Assessment Details
You will present a body of coursework for assessment, including:
A reflective report on your time in your commission(s) and/or placement(s)-(indicative word count for the report of 2,000)
[ Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]
A Portfolio of evidence including: placement/commission confirmations and correspondence, supported by documentation of work produced during the placement or commission, which can include images and pictorial development where appropriate. [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]
A professionally delivered presentation aimed at your client/employer [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5].
A reflective report on your time in your commission(s) and/or placement(s)-(indicative word count for the report of 2,000)
[ Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]
A Portfolio of evidence including: placement/commission confirmations and correspondence, supported by documentation of work produced during the placement or commission, which can include images and pictorial development where appropriate. [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5]
A professionally delivered presentation aimed at your client/employer [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5].
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures.
Group tutorials.
Individual tutorials.
Independent reading and research.
Independent practice and experimentation.
Group tutorials.
Individual tutorials.
Independent reading and research.
Independent practice and experimentation.
Module Texts
Students will determine their own reading list appropriate to their personal proposal of work, with staff guidance. Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities within the University, keeping abreast of current developments within the field of photography through appropriate periodicals.
Module Resources
Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate.
Library and slide library.
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.
Library and slide library.
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.