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AD5751: Creative Digital Photography
| Module Title | Creative Digital Photography |
|---|---|
| Module Code | AD5751 |
| Module Tutor | Trudie Ballantyne |
| School | Art and Design |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass AD4742 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Available only to students taking Photography: Editorial and Advertising |
| Brief Description | This module aims to inspire exploration of contemporary digital imaging practices and examine their application in professional photography. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Building on the skills established in AD4742 (Introduction to Digit Manipulated & Moving Image), students are encouraged to further explore and develop the creative and technical applications of contemporary digital image making. Students will creatively apply technical skills and knowledge in the realisation of their own visual concepts. |
| Learning Outcomes | By the end of the module students should be able to achieve and demonstrate that they have further developed:
1) A comprehensive understanding of the use of digital imaging practices in contemporary professional photography. Understand the arguments and debates over the ethics, impact and importance of new media. and an overview of the work of contemporary practitioners. 2) Independent creative thinking, ideas generation and problem solving to meet a defined brief and deadline. To make informed judgments and opinions of your own and other’s work and reflect on past learning and undertake personal skills audits and skills action planning. 3) a working knowledge of digital hardware and software and be able to use digital software to retouch and composite images creatively to a high standard. Be able to apply your advanced technical skills, critical and creative judgment to select the appropriate cameras, lighting equipment and use the relevant advanced digital workflow to successfully meet the requirements of a commission. 4) Excellent self –motivation / direction, time keeping and presentation skills. To develop confidence and research skills, strong communication skills and take an active part in class debates. 5) Potential career and graduate progressions and demonstrate a sound knowledge of personal attributes, skills and abilities as they relate to professional employment or freelance employment. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 36 Independent Learning Hours: 114 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: Digital photography portfolio, equivalent to 4000 |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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