| Module Title |
Photography & Imaging |
| Module Code |
ART1000 (ITS: CM206) |
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Faculty |
Communications |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
An introduction to digital photography as a technology of communication and representation in a creative media based environment.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 33 | No Description | | Independent Study | 112 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 105 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10065 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Miriam Judge | Module Teacher | Dragana Jurisic, Robert Ellis |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Project | Digital Photography Project: Image & Narrative.
Attendance at presentations and critiques is mandatory and is assessed on a pass/fail basis | 50% | Week 8 | | Project | Digital Photography Skills: Digital Camera Basics, Photoshop and Blog design. Attendance at presentations and critiques is mandatory and is assessed on a pass/fail basis . | 50% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
p, |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 Delivery
The module is delivered through a series of lectures, Lab sessions, workshop demonstrations, discussions and resource-based learning.
Photography: Contemporary Contexts
Overview of the lens based imaging across multiple media in contemporary visual culture.
Photographic Techniques 1: The Digital Camera
Image file basics. F- stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO, exposure, bracketing, light and lens characteristics. Natural/artificial light. Flash on camera. Studio Flash
Photoshop Editing Techniques 1
Introduction to Photoshop CC. Basic image editing and interpolation
Photographic Techniques 2
Working with layers, typography and graphics to a creative/advertising brief
The Photographic Brief
Designing, writing and scheduling a project.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Mary Warner Marien,: 2010, Photography: A Cultural History, 3rd Edition, Laurence King, 1856696669
- Bruce Warren: 1993, Photography, West Pub. Co., Minneapolis/St. Paul, 0-314-92914-2
- edited by Liz Wells: 2014, Photography, 4th Edition, London ; Routledge, 2014., 0415460875
- Michel Frizot: 1998, A new history of photography, English Edition, Könemann, Köln, 3829013280
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Monograph references, Delivered during workshops, Misc,
- 417042: 1, Sofware/Technical Handouts, Delivered during workshops, Misc,
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