Introduction to Critical Lanaguages - TFD1417

Assessment 1: Project work

The formative element of this module is ongoing. You will receive feedback on your work/performance within the module from both Staff and peer group as specified in the module information guide. This will provide you with a clear indication of progress at each point, gaining knowledge regarding strengths and areas for improvement that can be actioned in the tasks that follow.

Project Work

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

An essay in response to a selection of themed questions.

Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Critical Reflective Summary, which includes image analysis, and verbal presentations in the form of a report comprising of written responses to tasks set throughout the module.

This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of photographic theory, research and visual culture studies. You will be guided through the fundamental processes of learning to critically analyse photographic imagery. The key concepts of critical analysis will be introduced through a series of short formative tasks, based on key texts that are explored through historical photographic imagery. You will also be required to evidence the understanding of these key concepts through response to set essay briefs. Teaching content is designed to introduce you to the importance of independent research strategies, and informed opinion. There will be regular opportunities for you to present findings to your peer group, to help build confidence and skills of communication through regular practice and formative feedback.
The module aims to promote the important role that critical analysis and research has in building knowledge of individual photographic practice.
That in the process of learning about the subject and having the opportunity to communicate this, you begin to formulate your own relationship to an expanded field of photography.
Each task focuses on embedding critical practice as part of the skills and abilities required to make progress. The summative submission is a portfolio of the tasks that have been part of the learning activities throughout the module.

School of Arts and Humanities

<a href="https://library.hud.ac.uk/my/TFD1340">TFD1417</a>
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Journals:
<a href="http://aperture.org/">Aperture</a>
<a href="http://www.bjp-online.com/">British Journal of Photography</a>
<a href="https://www.foam.org/">Foam Magazine</a>
<a href="https://photoworks.org.uk/#close-no">Photoworks</a>
<a href="http://www.source.ie/index.php">Source</a>
Websites
<a href="http://jmcolberg.com/">JM Colberg</a>
<a href="https://miniclick.co.uk/">Miniclick</a>
<a href="https://www.nowness.com/">Nowness</a>
<a href="http://pupilsphere.com/">Pupilsphere</a>
<a href="http://www.readingthepictures.org/">Reading the Pictures</a>
<a href="https://www.redeye.org.uk/home">Redeye – the photography network</a>
<a href="http://rps.org/">Royal Photographic Society</a>
<a href="http://showstudio.com/">ShowStudio</a>
<a href="https://villagebooks.co/">Village Books</a>
Magazine Sites
<a href="http://www.oftheafternoon.com/">Of the Afternoon</a>
<a href="https://www.lensculture.com/">Lensculture</a>
<a href="http://www.photomonitor.co.uk/">Photomonitor</a>
<a href="http://www.1000wordsmag.com/">1000 words</a>

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TFD1417 - Introduction to Critical Lanaguages

Introduction to Critical Lanaguages

be able to demonstrate an awareness of the key debates of photographic culture.

be able to demonstrate an awareness of the history of photography.

be able to articulate ideas and information competently in visual, oral and written forms.

be able to develop the ability to apply knowledge of visual culture studies to a range of photographic practices. 

be able to develop the capacity to work independently, determining one's own future learning needs.

be able to develop skills, knowledge, interests and personal values in relation to individual academic aspirations and career choice. (PDP).