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Full Module Title:
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICE
Short Module Title: PHOTOGRAPHY
Module Code: 2DPI409 Module Level: 4
Academic credit weighting: 15 credits
Length: 1 semester
School:
Media, Arts and Design
Department:
Photographic and Digital Media
Module Leader: Efie Bilissi Extension: 4581
Host Course:
BSc(Hons) Photography and Digital Imaging
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Status:
Core
Assessment: Photographic Portfolio 60%
Practical Exercises 30%
Self –evaluation 10%
Summary of Module Content: Introduction to Photographic Practice
The aim of this practice module is to introduce students to traditional and digital camera formats and
their use in a location and/or studio setting. Students will perform practical exercises to familiarise
themselves with fundamental techniques in exposure and lighting, film processing and black and
white printing. Illustrated lectures, seminars, workshops and practical demonstrations will be used to
give students skills in the use of a variety of camera formats, media and lighting equipment. They will
also be given a number of practical projects exploring appropriate technical and aesthetic
considerations with the aim of producing a portfolio of images.
Module Aims:
• To introduce students to digital and analogue systems and methods of image capture.
• To enable students to analyse and evaluate critically methods and results from imaging systems.
• To introduce students to the practice of image production.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module the successful student will be able to:
1. Select an appropriate imaging system for studio or location work.
2. Select and critically evaluate images.
3. Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of photography and photographic
practice (including digital techniques).
4. Apply acquired technical skills to creative ends.
5. Employ materials, media, techniques, methods, technologies and tools associated with the
discipline with skill and imagination whilst observing good working practices.
Indicative syllabus content:
Introduction to selected imaging systems and formats both analogue and digital, light readings,
camera exposure estimation, introduction to photographic equipment and techniques of studio and
location photography, introduction to composition, black and white processing and printing, filters in
black and white photography, lighting techniques including introduction to studio lighting, visual
aspects of photography.
Teaching and Learning Methods: Illustrated lectures/practical demonstrations, studio and
darkroom work and individual and group tutorials (total approx 36 hours), Critical review and analysis
of work produced.
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