Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
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Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
10 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 56
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcome
Produce a portfolio of photographs that will demonstrate an ability to
operate a manual camera, expose, process and print film with a degree of
control and understanding.
Show an ability to communicate effectively.
Be able to use designated equipment in the photography workshops.
operate a manual camera, expose, process and print film with a degree of
control and understanding.
Show an ability to communicate effectively.
Be able to use designated equipment in the photography workshops.
Module Texts
Basic photography - Michael Langford (Focal Press) ISBN 02405 12561
Approaching Photography - Hill P ISBN 02405 1145X
The Ansel Adams Guide to basic techniques in photography - John Schaefer
(Little Brown)
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 major practitioners in their subject.
Approaching Photography - Hill P ISBN 02405 1145X
The Ansel Adams Guide to basic techniques in photography - John Schaefer
(Little Brown)
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 major practitioners in their subject.
Module Resources
35mm SLR Cameras
Processing and darkroom equipment.
OHP
Slide projector
True image projector
Slide Library
Library Resources
Colour negative film (may be purchased from School of Art & Design shop)
There are no Skills Modulettes assigned to this module.
Processing and darkroom equipment.
OHP
Slide projector
True image projector
Slide Library
Library Resources
Colour negative film (may be purchased from School of Art & Design shop)
There are no Skills Modulettes assigned to this module.
Module Learning Strategies
Slide lecture to introduce project brief
Lectures and workshop demonstrations to teach understanding of black and
white priciples and practice.
Group and individual tutorial advice and final group critique.
students are expected to who a high degree of personal initiative
Lectures and workshop demonstrations to teach understanding of black and
white priciples and practice.
Group and individual tutorial advice and final group critique.
students are expected to who a high degree of personal initiative
Module Indicative Content
Basic technical instruction.
Understanding a brief and its interpretation.
Understanding a brief and its interpretation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Staff assessment 100% taking account of the portfolio presented and
supporting work.
supporting work.
Module Assessment
A CWK - A&D weighted at 100%.
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