Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8053
Title: Photo Placement Preparation
Long Title: Photo Placement Preparation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students research and identify professional placement opportunities either in Ireland or abroad and formulate approaches and strategies for securing a placement. Awareness of professional issues and practices are strengthened preparing students for the realities of working in the photographic media profession.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 identify suitable professional placement opportunities locally, nationally or internationally
LO2 accept the typical professional responsibilities and work practices within the photographic media profession
LO3 formulate effective strategies for applying for a suitable professional placement based on the student's interests and capabilities
LO4 generate the necessary documentation and a portfolio of selected photography work required for the potential professional placement interview
LO5 demonstrate strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
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
Identifying a Suitable Professional Placement
Research and identifying suitable professional placement opportunities in a photographic media setting locally, nationally or internationally
Preparing the Professional Placement Application
Identifying the expected professional responsibilities and work practices within the photographic media professional placement. Students formulate effective strategies for applying for a suitable professional placement based on the student's interests and capabilities. Preparing a CV.
Interview Preparation
Generating the necessary documentation and a portfolio of selected photography work in preparation for the professional placement interview. Interpersonal and Interpersonal skills development and interview skills.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Professional Placement Plan
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Preparation of necessary documentation and a portfolio of selected photography work required for the potential professional placement interview
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Pitch to the class group
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 Content delivery and discussions Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and preparation Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Haag, E.. (2012), Internship Guide: Work Placements Step by Step Paperback, Eleven International Publishing, [ISBN: 978-949094788].
  • McCabe, M.. (2014), How to get an Internship or Work Placement, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 978-149229097].
  • Volk, L and Currier, D.. (2014), No Plastic Sleeves: Portfolio and Self-Promotion Guide for Photographers and Designers Paperback – 14 Jul 2014 by (Author), 2nd edition. Focal Press, [ISBN: 978-041571118].
  • Weisgrau, R.. (2005), The Photographer's Guide to Negotiating, Allworth Press, [ISBN: 978-158115414].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Amuthan, G.. (2016), Know It Before Your Interview (Author), Independently Published, [ISBN: 978-152022376].
  • Luna, T.. (2014), Mastering the Business of Photography: What the Pros Do When They're Not Taking Incredible Pictures Paperback – 20 Mar by (Author), Allworth Press, [ISBN: 978-162153393].
  • Piscopo, M.. (2017), The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion, 5th Edition. Allworth Press, [ISBN: 978-162153547].
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