CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Course Outline 1 1.2 Introduction ...

• The narrative the story and the sequence in photography.
• Creation of narratives, series and tableaux informed by contemporary issues and themes.
Teaching and Learning Methods:
Illustrated lectures, technical classes, practical demonstrations, group tutorials, critical view.
Assessment Rationale:
The projects are assessed on the basis of the qualities of the concepts, creativity, coherence,
techniques and lighting quality and will measure learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5.
An individual workbook evidences research and development of the project, production prior to edit,
self-reflection, roles within the group and contribution to the group will measure learning outcomes 1
and 5.
Assessment criteria:
The extent to which the student is able to demonstrate:
• Critical appreciation of lighting, meaning and narrative evidenced in project work and
research.
• Command of control of flashguns, flash lighting kits and camera functions.
• Coordination of all aspects of constructed photography; camera, lights, models and props, to
achieve the desired effects and intentions.
• Coherence of the body of work informed by contemporary practice.
• Coordination of styling, directing, camera operating, lighting and assisting roles.
Assessment Methods and Weightings:
50% Group Project
25% Flash Project
25% Individual workbook
Sources:
P. Di Corcia Philip-Lorca di Corcia, Contemporaries, The Museum of Modern Art, (1997)
M. Langford: Advanced Photography, Focal Press, Oxford, 6 th edition. (1999)
N.Goldin, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency, Aperture, (1987)
Pierre et Giles, L’Odyssey Imaginaire, Contrejours, (1988)
C. Sherman,Pantheon, (1994)
M. Tabrizan, Correct Distance, Thames and Hudson, (1990)
Madame Yvonde, Madame Yvonde, the National Portrait Gallery, (1990)
J.Wall, Jeff Wall, Phaidon (1995)
K. Yass, Portraits, Apex Visual Arts Trust (1996).
H. Starkey, Portfolio, June 1999
L. Shearer, Women and Men Portfolio, June 1999
J. Teller, Jeurgen Teller, Tachen, (1996)
A. Gursky, fotograien 1994-1998, Kunst Museum, Wolfsburg.
G. Crewdson, Twilight/ Photographs by Gregory Crewdson; Essay by Rick Moody (2002)
Periodical references:
Aperture, Portfolio, Tank, Dazed and Confused, Marie Claire etc, other relevant current films,
exhibitions, poster campaigns, journals, magazines, and events will be recommended as they arise.
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