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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

COMM2865 Thinking Photographically: An Introduction to Photography

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Mr Simon Popple
Email: S.E.Popple@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2010/11

Pre-requisite qualifications

Cinema and Photograpjy

Module replaces

COMM2860 Photography & Society in the 19th Century

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The key objectives of this module are to:

1. Introduce students to the history of photography.
2. To develop an understanding of its place within cultural discourses.
3. To develop strategies for reading photographic texts and the ability to offer critically and aesthetically informed critiques.
4. To introduce students to the principles of digital photography and to develop key technical skills in relation to the capture and postproduction of digital photographs.

Learning outcomes
The key knowledge outcomes are the ability to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of photographic history.
2. Contextualise and situate the photographic image.
3. Critically engage with photographic images using analytical strategies.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of digital photography.
5. Produce and edit digital images.

Skills outcomes
The key skills outcomes are the ability to read and historically situate photographic images and produce and edit digital photographs. They will form the basis of a body of skills required for subsequent photography modules. It will also develop an awareness of the links between practice, critical and historical study and encourage students to engage in reflective practice.

Syllabus

1. What is Photography?
2. A short History of photography - Pt 1 19th century
3. A short History of Photography - Pt 2 20th century
4. A short history of Photography - Pt 3 Contemporary Photography
5. Reading the Photographic Image - Text and context 1
6. Reading the Photographic Image - Text and context 2
7. Basic Photographic principles - The camera
8. Basic Photographic principles - Production
9. Basic Photographic principles - Composition and Genre
10. Basic Photographic principles - Post Production
11. Study Visit to the National Media Museum

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Art Gallery visits	1	5.00	0.00
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Practical	5	1.00	5.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			170.00
Private study hours			0.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Throughout the course of this module students will be engaged in guided reading and
practice-based exercises, leading to two summatively assessed pieces of work.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored via the formative and summative assessment process, receiving feedback at each stage. They will also be monitored via the tutorial and practical sessions as they develop their submissions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	2,500 words	50.00
Portfolio	five images	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

There will also be a formative image analysis exercise.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 17/03/2011

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