A portfolio of web-based photojournalism and research, including ONLINE BLOG or WEBSITE 30% (Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5 & 6 )

An essay illustrated with your own photographs and the work of others presented in a book format (3,000 words). 70% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 )

All elements must be passed

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

This module enables you to develop a body of work around your own area of particular interest, within the context of the photojournalistic discipline. The work for submission will include: A blog or web site with posts documenting research and progress of the project as a whole. The book will include a set of your own images contextualized within an illustrated essay, completed to academic conventions and standards.

This module will ask you to demonstrate the ability to engage in relevant research, picture and visual analysis, as well as the ability to select works to construct a dialogue. The essay will also enable you to research, evaluate and contextualize your material, to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, professional and theoretical issues.

Through tutorial support the module involves setting clear and distinct aims and objectives that become core to developing successful picture making strategies which will contribute to and help define a framework for the production and the implementation of work in Individual Program module.

The module provides the opportunity to draw on many of the skills, knowledge and understanding that you have developed during the award, you will be asked to consider and reflect upon your own motivations and identify a project you feel passionately about.

Photojournalism In Context provides you with the opportunity to submit a professionally presented and in depth study that further develops and strengthens: subject knowledge, critical analysis debate and written communication skills. You will need to consider, your audience and final output.

The module allows you 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.

The module involves rigorous independent study, generating information and arguments, and putting forward a line of reasoning that contributes to the knowledge that exists on your chosen topic and positioning of your work within this context.

Lectures
Group tutorials
Individual tutorials
Independent reading and research
Independent practice and experimentation
Group critiques
Technical skills modulettes, as appropriate
Web

Key Information Set Data:
11% scheduled learning and teaching activities
89% guided independent learning

Specialist studio and digital facilities, as appropriate
Specialist photographic equipment
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.

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
Periodicals: Portfolio, Source, Next Level, Eight, British Journal of Photography

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 available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of the major practitioners in the field.