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DESN1415 Introduction to Photography (Digital)

10 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Mr Mike Anderson
Email: m.anderson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will give students a basic understanding of how a digital camera works. They will learn how to compose a photographic image and how to expose a photograph correctly. Students will also gain critical insight through the study of existing photographic images. Students will produce a research report and analysis of the work of a contemporary photographer that will inform the production of a portfolio of their own images. Students will be expected to use their own digital camera for this module. - Please note that this module can only be chosen as an discovery module in Semester 1. - In Semester 2 the module is offered as an option to Level One Design students only.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
 demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of digital photography;
 interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of an existing photographic image;
 demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches in creating a photographic image for a specific application;
 communicate the results of their work; demonstrate an awareness of the professional practice of photography

Learning outcomes
 familiarity with the basic concepts, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of digital photography;
 ability to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of an existing photographic image;
 ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches in creating a photographic image for a specific application and communicate results;
 awareness of the professional practice of photography.


Syllabus

The module will give students a basic understanding of how a digital camera works, the rules of composition of a photographic image and how to expose a photograph correctly. Existing photographic images will be analysed and criticised to inform the students own practice. Professional applications of photography, such as reportage, fashion, product and fine art photography will be examined.

On completion of the module students will produce a research report and analysis of the work of a contemporary photographer that will inform the production of a portfolio of their own images. Students will be expected to have a digital camera with a minimum specification to be notified by the module manager.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Private study hours89.00
Total Contact hours11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Students will be expected to read appropriate texts
Students are given learning tasks each week (1-6)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

-Weekly tasks (weeks 1-6) with feedback (in lecture)

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Report600 words plus images20.00
Portfolio8-10 printed images plus supporting journal80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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