Coursework comprising a Portfolio, Workbook and Group work
You will present for assessment three pieces of work, which will include:

1. A portfolio of publishable photographic images, with supporting documentation which demonstrates an understanding of technical skill development around picture making for your defined area. (LO's 1, 2 & 4) 50%

2. Produce a short video relating to your defined area, with supporting documentation demonstrating understanding and learning around the moving image. (LO's 1, 2 & 4) 40%

3. Produce 1000 word critical evaluation on the role that photography plays within a defined publication. (LO's 1,3 & 5) 10%

The aims of this module are to equip students with a working knowledge and understanding around current technical 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 working practices involved in news, media and print based 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 practice 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 video 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

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

Specialist photographic equipment
Specialist studio, digital and darkroom facilities
Lecture theatre and tutorial rooms
Lynda.com
Thompson Library
Word-processing facilities
Internet access
Blackboard VLE will support this module where relevant.

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.

1. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A PHOTOGRAPHER WORKS WITHIN A DEFINED AREA OF THE PHOTOJOURNALISM INDUSTRY.
[Knowledge & Understanding]

2. DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SKILLS TO RESEARCH, PRODUCE AND EDIT A VIDEO.
[Application]

3. APPLY APPROPRIATE RESEARCH METHODS AND FINDINGS TO ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF PARTICULAR PHOTOJOURNALISTIC PRACTICES AND BE ABLE TO APPLY YOUR FINDINGS TO PRACTICAL WORK.
[Learning]

4. PRODUCE A BODY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK THAT UTILISES APPROPRIATE VISUAL STRATEGIES AND ADDRESSES PARTICULAR AUDIENCES.
[Visual Analysis]

5. DEVELOP A MORE IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES AND VIDEO PLAYS WITHIN A DEFINE PUBLICATION AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE CURRENT AND FUTURE INDUSTRY PRACTICES.
[Analysis]