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This practical module provides the opportunity to propose, and undertake a major body of photographic work demonstrating an authority, maturity and accomplishment appropriate at this advanced level of study. The finished body of work should achieve a thematic consistency and demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge, experience, and research skills. Submissions may, for example, comprise a portfolio of photo stories or a single extended piece of documentary photography.

This double module provides the opportunity to realise a major body of photographic work prior to graduation. The module provides freedom to shape a personal portfolio of work with time to revisit and expand on a story/stories. Students pursue a themed story developing further depth and focus, or demonstrating a breadth of achievement, interest and expertise in their area of specialism. Students should develop a coherent body of work, which is regarded as the resolution of issues identified and tested through previous levels and stages of their studies.

A learning agreement is developed and negotiated with the allocated project tutor; the learning agreement identifies core descriptors for the individual project, it should consider aims and objectives, content, costs, required permissions, timescale, preliminary ‘tests’/shoots, audience and the methodology for the eventual presentation of the work.

The final presentation of practical work should be accompanied by the learning agreement and research material(s) created during planning and completion of the photographic project(s), and also a reflective written evaluation and contextualisation of the final work submitted.

Any proposed collaborative work with other media industry professionals or students, such as the print journalists or design students, should have been discussed and the scope of assessable work agreed with tutor(s) during the development stages of the project(s). There will not be a group mark for work on this module. Collaboration is not discouraged as long as the proposal clearly identifies individual contributions and makes it appropriate and equally valid for those involved; to avoid jeopardising a fellow student's progression any collaborative proposal should be thoroughly discussed with relevant tutors in advance of any work commencing.

Presentation of the work will need to be fully considered and may encompass an exhibition, publication, web site, etc.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1) Demonstrate a broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary photojournalism and documentary photography practices including historic, technical and cultural influences.

2)        Demonstrate mastery and innovation in the use of a range of photographic equipment, including the appropriate use and selection of new technologies alongside traditional skills and production methodologies.

3)        Analyse evidence, arguments and assumptions to solve complex and unpredictable problems including editing and critiquing visual and written material to communicate effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

4)        Critically review their Personal Development Planning to develop effective strategies towards identifying and achieving personal, academic and career goals; set goals, manage workloads to meet deadlines, evaluate and reflect upon their work and it’s production.

5)  Develop a range of transferable skills to enhance their ‘employability’.

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The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.