Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description An introduction to digital photography as a technology of communication and representation in a creative media based environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply technical competence in the use of digital 35mm (DSLR) format cameras. 2. Apply a basic critical understanding of the history of photography and uses of lens-based practice in contemporary visual culture. 3. Be able to understand, creatively interpret, research, execute and present a resolved body of work based on a photographic brief. 4. Evaluate work in the field, including one's own work, using professional terminology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Module DeliveryThe module is delivered through a series of lectures, Lab sessions, workshop demonstrations, discussions and resource-based learning.Photography: Contemporary ContextsOverview of the lens based imaging across multiple media in contemporary visual culture.Photographic Techniques 1: The Digital CameraImage file basics. F- stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO, exposure, bracketing, light and lens characteristics. Natural/artificial light. Flash on camera. Studio FlashPhotoshop Editing Techniques 1Introduction to Photoshop CC. Basic image editing and interpolationPhotographic Techniques 2Working with layers, typography and graphics to a creative/advertising briefThe Photographic BriefDesigning, writing and scheduling a project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 36236, Monograph references, Delivered during workshops, 0, Misc, 36237, Sofware/Technical Handouts, Delivered during workshops, 0, Misc, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||