Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8055
Title: Portraying People
Long Title: Portraying People
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the techniques and approaches involved in making still and moving images of people in both natural and artificial light. The module emphasises the importance of the quality of interaction between the photographer/videographer and the subject(s) to ensure that what is captured is more than just physical characteristics. The module also considers the legal and ethical issues associated with portraying people.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 report on essential critical issues and practices associated with portraying people.
LO2 respond effectively to set briefs through visual research, experimentation and the realisation of intended outcomes.
LO3 select appropriate equipment and material to achieve intended outcomes when portraying people.
LO4 produce a series of visually and conceptually engaging still and/or moving images of people in different situations whilst being cogniscent of associated legal and ethical issues.
LO5 engage in debate on the concepts, issues and practices encountered through individual research and practical outcomes.
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
Essential Elements
Emotion and the human condition. Character and expression. Interacting with the subjects. Composition, perspective, form, texture and pattern. Light, tone, colour and contrast. Screens and reflectors. Positioning and associations. The decisive moment. The figure within different photographic genres.
The Portrait
Formal and informal portraits. The figure in different locations, in available light and in artificial light. Composing the portrait. Self-portraits
Groups
Organisation and logistics. Managing and directing the group. Group dynamic and group cohesion. Creating connections. Expressions in the group.
Contexts
Action and events photography. Informal street photography - street photography and documentary photography. The figure in motion. Legal and ethical issues associated with photographing people.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Reflective sketchbooks documenting key technical information and analysis along with details on individual creative processes.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of photographic and video work
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
Lab Contact Studio based Practical Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studio Research and Development Every Week 9.00 9
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carroll, H.. (2015), Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People, Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 9781780676241].
  • Cheadle, J.. (2010), The Portrait Photographer's Lighting Style Guide: Recipes for Lighting and Composing Professional Portraits, Amphoto Books, [ISBN: 978-081740005].
  • Faust, J.C. et al.. (2017), Video Production: Disciplines and Techniques, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781351816601].
  • Wilkinson, P.. (2015), Mastering Portrait Photography, Ammonite Press, [ISBN: 978-178145085].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Canon, R.. (2016), Lighting People, Ilex Press; UK, [ISBN: 978-178157246].
  • Fanchar, N.. (2015), Studio Anywhere: A Photographer's Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations,, Peachpit Press, [ISBN: 978-013408417].
  • Rand, G. and Meyer, T.. (2014), The Portrait: Understanding Portrait Photography, Rocky Nook, [ISBN: 9781492016168].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 5 Mandatory