Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio Notebooks and related research material | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio including: Portfolio of lens-based work | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Create a selection of professionally presented, technically proficient final prints for a self-directed project.
Develop a portfolio of art practice and corresponding research (sketchbook, notebook) that fully explores conceptual and thematic ideas identified in the self-directed project, effectively illustrating project development and experimentation.
Evaluate students’ art practice within the context of contemporary and historical traditions of photography.
Choose techniques and materials in a selective and critical manner, further advancing student technical skills in photography.
Brief description
Students are expected to produce a portfolio including a selection of professional photographic prints and a notebook/sketchbook of experiments, image plans, drawings, written and visual material, demonstrating both thematic and technical research and experimentation in technique, format and media. Final photographic prints should be executed with high regard to presentation, photographic convention and should presented in a professional manner.
For single honours Fine Art students, this module is closely aligned with AR30620 Research and Process in Practice, the work produced in this module will inform the other.
Aims
This module promotes self-directed study, focusing upon the conceptual and practical aspects of photographic art practice. Students will explore their own creative ideas, developing an appropriate subject matter for their self-directed project. Photographic knowledge is further developed through experimentation with a range of process, choosing the appropriate process for their individual project. Specifically in this module, students concentrate upon developing an experimental approach to the production of photography, researching, testing out ideas, formats and methods and refining their practice in preparation for work on the final exhibition.
Content
This module includes one-one or group tutorials, in addition to a selection of advanced photographic process workshops throughout the semester. A significant portion of this module is completed through independent study outside of timetable sessions, further developing students' art practice. Content supported by online resources and readings as appropriate. A range of formative, active learning activities are spread throughout the term, developing students’ professionalism as photographers/art practitioners.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during workshop-based activity and during tutorials and group seminars |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and professional conduct in the production of a portfolio of images |
| Information Technology | development of graphic IT skills through use of digital imaging programmes such as Adobe Photoshop |
| Problem solving | development of practical photographic skills and problem solving in aspects of light-sensitive media and through research |
| Research skills | development of a programme of research and self-directed work that provides evidence of experimental approach to light-sensitive media and gives expression to the development of a personal statement |
| Subject Specific Skills | developing skills of alternative process portfolio production self-management, time management and use of studio facilities for completion of self-directed project work |
| Team work | development and encouragement of team work and student interaction occurs during workshop-based activity and during tutorials and group seminars |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6