Module Details

Module Code: DESI7008
Title: Photography for Design
Long Title: Photography for Design
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Photography is a core component within the graphic design Industry. Understanding how it is used within the design environment forms the basis of this module.
The photographers studio is often the first point of contact for most designers in terms of working with professional photographers. Therefore understanding how and why things happen within this environment is very important. Also the differences in workflow and approach that differentiate studio based photography with that of location type photography.
An overview of the photo studio, its equipment and practice are also introduced to the student.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select appropriate studio equipment within a defined environment while incorporating ‘Good Practice’.
LO2 Operate specified lighting equipment for the purposes of image capture
LO3 Create a selection of images to a defined brief within a studio environment
LO4 Select the appropriate workflow strategy for correcting digital images for the publishing environment.
LO5 Prepare a Shooting plan for use in briefing a Photographer.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Photography studio
An introduction to the Photo studio and its equipment. Good practice including issues of health & safety are viewed within the context of this environment. Standard lighting setups for packaging and copy work are also introduced.
Location Photography
An overview of techniques and workflows relating to Photographing on Location.
The role of the visual
The purpose and use of designer generated visuals for Photographers. Standard criteria. How to avoid confusion through pre planning.
Digital Processing
Strategies for digitally processing images for the publishing environment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Practical demonstration relating to using studio type equipment and issues relating to 'Good Practice"
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submission of a Portfolio of images to a prescribed brief
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Photographic theory Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Review of photographic imagery Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development (taking) of Photographs Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Grant Scott. (2016), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography, Focal Press, p.182, [ISBN: 9781138805323].
  • Robert Harrington. (2013), Photographic Lighting (Expanded Guide: Techniques), Ammonite press, p.192, [ISBN: 1907708758].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Roger Hicks. (2015), Studio Anywhere: A Photographer's Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations, 1st. p.264, [ISBN: 0134084179].
  • Andrew Rodney. (2005), Colour Management for Photographers, [ISBN: 978-0-240-80649-5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 4 Elective