This module introduces the course. It introduces active learning, research and reflection through practical photography projects which lead from thematic and conceptual to self-initiated and developmental projects. These projects will involve increasing engagement with conceptual and thematic concerns utilising different methodologies for work. There is an emphasis on the self-initiated development of critical photography in response. You will develop and independently produce (with tutorial support) a body of work(s) that can be considered "personal photography" arising from personal concerns. In effect a committed and serious independent practice on reflection, rather than purely a set response to project briefs.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
An appropriately planned combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and reviews (continual feedback) - to be agreed with the course leader in advance of the academic year.
The module will make use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas for communication and dissemination of information between students and staff as well as making online learning materials available to all.
All courses based in the Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills. Some of these are embedded in the curriculum and offer additional self-paced learning, others may be taken at will by students wishing to broaden their employability skills in other areas.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures/seminars/workshops/tutorials/ reviews | 100 |
| Guided independent study | 200 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Formative assessment and feedback/feed forward will be continuous through seminars, tutorials and project reviews. There will be a first deadline in at the end of Teaching Block 1 for summative assessment (40%) followed by a formal feedback review in January to enable the student and the staff team to reflect on progress and to further support student learning and achievement. It will lead to an opportunity to develop a strategy to achieve the best learning outcomes for final summative assessment (60%), when students present their final portfolio of independent practice work at the end of the module in Teaching Block 2. This portfolio must also include all supporting and research materials including the reflective learning workbook/online blog (blog will be submitted as a printed document e.g., see http://blogbooker.com) and PDP.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1. Demonstrate an ability to more clearly identify and develop personal concerns through practical work and research. | Formative assessment through project work which is assessed at group reviews, seminar presentations and core tutorials. Summative assessment and feedback takes place at the end of each teaching block. Portfolio will include all responses to compulsory set projects and independent photography practice including all supporting reflective and research materials. |
| 2. Creatively develop ideas through practice and research. | Formative assessment through project work which is assessed at group reviews, seminar presentations and core tutorials. Summative assessment and feedback takes place at the end of each teaching block. Portfolio will include all responses to compulsory set projects and independent photography practice including all supporting reflective and research materials. |
| 3. Develop, investigate and resolve a more personal photography practice, to build upon the experience of the set project work. | Formative assessment through project work which is assessed at group reviews, seminar presentations and core tutorials. Summative assessment and feedback takes place at the end of each teaching block. Portfolio will include all responses to compulsory set projects and independent photography practice including all supporting reflective and research materials. |
| 4. Extend the work of the set projects to investigate the potential and development of their personal practice. | Formative assessment through project work which is assessed at group reviews seminar presentations and core tutorials. Summative assessment and feedback takes place at the end of each teaching block. Portfolio will include all responses to compulsory set projects and independent photography practice including all supporting reflective and research materials. |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Portfolio of work | Coursework | 40% |
| Final Portfolio of work | Coursework | 60% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It is NOT a requirement that any element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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