Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS7014 |
| Title: |
Photographic Narrative
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Long Title:
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Photographic Narrative
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module addresses the concepts, practices and resources utilised in fine art photography with particular reference to narrative. It develops your knowledge of photographic technique and explores issues of visual storytelling, sequential presentation and display.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Utilise photography as a means of visual investigation and creative expression |
| LO2 |
Apply a narrative approach in the creation of a photographic series |
| LO3 |
Control photography process and output in a range of formats |
| LO4 |
Position their own photographic work within a broader historic and contemporary fine art context |
| 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).
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| 14465 |
ARTS6017 |
Photography & Image Capture |
| 17528 |
ARTS7014 |
Photographic Narrative |
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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Establishing a topic
Identify topic, research methods, investigative approaches
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Exploring context
Identifying and researching subjects and practitioners appropriate to individual photographic concerns
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Narrative structures in photography
Exploring linear/non-linear narratives & the photographer as author
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Image Processing
Image processing – optimisation, manipulation and printing using appropriate process and controlling print process
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Outputting a series
Exploring formats - multiple prints, book, projection. Consideration of scale, format and layout.
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Critical awareness
Analysis, evaluation and discussion of own and peers work.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Workshop |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Workshop |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
4.50 |
4.5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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David Campany (Editor). (2012), Art and Photography, Phaidon Press, p.220, [ISBN: 9780714863924].
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Charlotte Cotton. (2020), The Photograph as Contemporary Art, Thames & Hudson Ltd, [ISBN: 0500204489].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Mark Durden. (2019), Photography Today : A History of Contemporary Photography, Phaidon Press Ltd, [ISBN: 0714845639].
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Susan Bright. (2014), Auto Focus : The Self-Portrait in Contemporary Photography, Thames & Hudson Ltd, [ISBN: 9780500543894].
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Sally Miller. (2020), Contemporary Photography and Theory Concepts and Debates, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781350003316].
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Tina M. Campt. (2021), A Black Gaze: Artists Changing How We See, MIT Press, [ISBN: 9780262045872].
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Linda Benedict-Jones. (2014), Storyteller : The Photographs of Duane Michals, Prestel, [ISBN: 3791353705].
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Robert Frank. (2009), The Americans, Steidl, [ISBN: 386521584X].
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Paul Graham. (2022), Troubled Land, Mack, [ISBN: 9781913620608].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Cig Harvey. Using Photography to Create Visual
Narratives, B & H Photo,
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Website, MOMA. (2015), New Photography, MOMA,
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Website, MOMA. MOMA Photography Collection, New York, MOMA,
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Website, Adobe. Adobe TV - Photoshop, Adobe,
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