Module Details

Module Code: MEDA B8001
Full Title: PHOTOGRAPHY
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Glenn Doyle
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 On completion of this module students will be able to:.
MLO2 Use an SLR camera to produce satisfactory photographs within the various manual modes
MLO3 Process and print photographs from black and white film.
MLO4 Appreciate theoretical issues regarding the construction of an image
MLO5 Engage with the technical aspects of photography in a creative way
Pre-requisite learning
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Camera's Principles of Exposure, Using different lenses, Film/Sensor sizes, Film Speed characteristics, etc.
n/a
Image Movement – Learn how to use speed of subject, direction of travel and shutter speed to control image movement.
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Primary Lighting – Studio lighting and lighting setups.
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Electronic Imaging – use of digital cameras, scanners and scanning software.
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Photographing different subjects.
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
In Class Proficiency Exam
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Weekly directed Photography upload
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Production of Workbook
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Theoretical Essay
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Production of a Body of Photographic Images
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gunning, Ellen. Public Relations: a practical approach, 2. Gill & Macmillan, 2012.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Langford, M. Langford's Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers, 9. Focal Press, 2009.
  • Langford, M. Langford's Advanced Photography, 7. Focal Press, 2007.
  • McLean, Les. Creative B/W Photgraphy, David & Charles, 2002.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources