Module Descriptors
PHOTOJOURNALISM IN CONTEXT
PHOT60655
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Steven Speed
Email: Steven.Speed@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
- CONTEXTUAL DOCUMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A portfolio of original and researched photojournalistic content for an ONLINE BLOG or WEBSITE 70% (LO's 1 - 3 )
A contextual document evidencing and reflecting visual development, research and project outcomes. 30% (LO's 1, 2, 4 & 5 )
All individual elements must be passed
A contextual document evidencing and reflecting visual development, research and project outcomes. 30% (LO's 1, 2, 4 & 5 )
All individual elements must be passed
INDICATIVE CONTENT
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 web site with posts documenting research and progress of the project as a whole. Also for assessment you will include a set of ‘test’ prints, visual development and a document outlining the context of your working practices. This module will ask you to demonstrate the ability to engage in relevant research, picture and visual analysis, extending knowledge of your chosen interest.
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 within the Major Project module.
This module provides the opportunity to draw on skills, knowledge and understanding that you have developed during the award. A key aspect you will be asked to consider and reflect upon with in this module, are your own motivations in identifying 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.
This module involves rigorous independent study around your chosen subject relating to the area of Photojournalism. You will generate information and new lines of thought, putting forward a body of work that contributes to the knowledge that exists on your chosen topic, you will demonstrate the positioning of your work within this context.
It will be supported by tutorials and seminars, before any detailed work commences it must be discussed and agreed with the supervising tutor.
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 within the Major Project module.
This module provides the opportunity to draw on skills, knowledge and understanding that you have developed during the award. A key aspect you will be asked to consider and reflect upon with in this module, are your own motivations in identifying 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.
This module involves rigorous independent study around your chosen subject relating to the area of Photojournalism. You will generate information and new lines of thought, putting forward a body of work that contributes to the knowledge that exists on your chosen topic, you will demonstrate the positioning of your work within this context.
It will be supported by tutorials and seminars, before any detailed work commences it must be discussed and agreed with the supervising tutor.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Lectures
Group tutorials
Individual tutorials
Independent reading and research
Independent practice and experimentation
Group critiques
Technical skills modulettes, as appropriate
Group tutorials
Individual tutorials
Independent reading and research
Independent practice and experimentation
Group critiques
Technical skills modulettes, as appropriate
RESOURCES
Specialist studio and digital facilities, as appropriate
Specialist photographic equipment
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.
Specialist photographic equipment
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.
TEXTS
Barratt, T. (2005), Criticizing Photographs: An Introduction to Understanding Images, McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Bate, D (2009), Photography (Key Concepts), Berg
Clarke, G (1992), The Portrait in Photography, Reaktion Books
Durden, M, Fifty Key Writers on Photography, Routledge Key Guides
Ritchin, F, Bending the frame: Photojournalism, Documentary, and the Citizen, Aperture Books
On-line web resources: Petapixel, Time, foto8
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.
Bate, D (2009), Photography (Key Concepts), Berg
Clarke, G (1992), The Portrait in Photography, Reaktion Books
Durden, M, Fifty Key Writers on Photography, Routledge Key Guides
Ritchin, F, Bending the frame: Photojournalism, Documentary, and the Citizen, Aperture Books
On-line web resources: Petapixel, Time, foto8
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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. PRODUCE ORIGINAL CONTENT FOR A PUBLIC WEBSITE THAT INFORMS AND CONVEYS IDEAS WITH A CLEAR SENSE OF A SPECIFIC AUDIENCE. CONTENT CAN INCLUDE: WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHS, RESEARCH, AUDIO OR MOVING IMAGE. [Problem Solving; Application]
2. APPLY SOUND CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS ABOUT YOUR OWN WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS, IN DEVELOPING A CLEAR SENSE OF VISUAL LITERACY.
[Knowledge & Understanding]
3. DEMONSTRATE TECHNICAL ABILITY AND DESIGN SKILLS, USE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE TO PRODUCE A WEBSITE TO DISPLAY YOUR WORK.
[Learning]
4. CONSOLIDATE AND EXTEND RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR DISCIPLINE, FOR A PUBLIC WEBSITE.
[Analysis]
5. EVALUATE AND CRITICALLY REFLECT UPON YOUR WORK, THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF A WRITTEN DOCUMENT THAT CONTEXTUALISES YOUR WORKING PRACTICES, RESEARCH AND VISUAL STRATEGIES.
[Reflection]
2. APPLY SOUND CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS ABOUT YOUR OWN WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS, IN DEVELOPING A CLEAR SENSE OF VISUAL LITERACY.
[Knowledge & Understanding]
3. DEMONSTRATE TECHNICAL ABILITY AND DESIGN SKILLS, USE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE TO PRODUCE A WEBSITE TO DISPLAY YOUR WORK.
[Learning]
4. CONSOLIDATE AND EXTEND RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR DISCIPLINE, FOR A PUBLIC WEBSITE.
[Analysis]
5. EVALUATE AND CRITICALLY REFLECT UPON YOUR WORK, THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF A WRITTEN DOCUMENT THAT CONTEXTUALISES YOUR WORKING PRACTICES, RESEARCH AND VISUAL STRATEGIES.
[Reflection]