Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS8028 |
| Title: |
Independent Photo Practice
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Long Title:
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Independent Photo Practice
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module allows you to explore a chosen theme or topic through photography. Emphasis is placed on developing a high level of control in areas of image making, processing and production. The establishment of an individual and independent photographic practice is intrinsic to this module.
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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 |
Present a clear, coherent and individual response to their chosen theme or topic demonstrating appropriate research, investigation and experimentation. |
| LO2 |
Use appropriate technique in the creation of photographic artwork. |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate critical awareness, judgement and technical ability in the selection, output and presentation of work |
| LO4 |
Analyse, position and critically discuss their own work and the work of others within a relevant photographic and/or broader artistic 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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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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Research
Supporting and informing practice. Exploring issues, photographic genres and the importance of context in contemporary photography.
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Investigating the idea and developing skills
Developing concepts, the nature of experimentation, identifying and developing appropriate skills and techniques. Image creation, processing and manipulation.
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Output options
Screen and print. Photo books, large format printing, commercial and fine art printing options, influence of media, advanced colour management and control.
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Presentation
Formats, selection and presentation.Exhibition display and the portfolio. Print base, mounting options and materials, display options and methodologies.
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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 |
Studio / Workshop |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Learning |
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. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Noovo,. (2011), Contemporary Photography, Pepin Press, [ISBN: 978-9054961666].
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Gerry Badger,. (2011), The Genius of Photography, Quadrille, [ISBN: 9781844006090].
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Susan Bright,. (2010), Auto Focus, Thames & Hudson, [ISBN: 978-0500543894].
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David Bate,. (2009), Photography (Key Concepts), BERG, [ISBN: 978-1845206673].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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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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