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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Photograph and Print Design 1
Module Code CM206
School School of Communications
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherJames Armstrong
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
An introduction to traditional and digital photography as a technology of representation in a creative media based environment.

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply technical competence in the use of both film and digital 35mm format cameras.
2. Apply a basic understanding of the history of photography and lens based practice in contemporary visualculture.
3. Be able to read, understand and creatively interpret, research and execute a photographic brief.
4. Evaluate work in the field, including their own work, using professional terminology.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Independent learning120Assignment & Software Learning
Total Workload: 120

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Module Delivery.
The module is delivered through a series of lectures, seminars, workshop demonstrations, discussions and resource-based learning..

Photography: Contemporary Contexts.
Overview of the photographic image in contemporary visual culture..

Photographic Techniques 1: The Camera.
F- stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, exposure, bracketing, Film types, formats, speeds. Light and lens characteristics. Artificial light & Flash..

Photographic Techniques 1: Film & Darkroom.
Black & White film types, ISO, shooting for film. Introduction to darkroom techniques: processing and printing. Exhibition quality printing..

Photographic Techniques 1: Intro to Digital.
The Photographic Brief.

Designing, writing and scheduling a project..
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectTechniques: Black & White Print Brief50%Week 8
ProjectDigital: Conceptual/Content Brief50%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Mary Warner Marien,: 2010, Photography: A Cultural History, 3rd Edition, Laurence King, 1856696669
  • Bruce Warren: 1993, Photography, West Pub. Co., Minneapolis/St. Paul, 0-314-92914-2
  • Liz Wells (Editor): 2009, Photography: A Critical Introduction, 4th Edition, Routledge, London, 0415460875
  • Michel Frizot: 1998, A new history of photography, English Edition, Könemann, Köln, 3829013280
Other Resources
5616, Monograph references, Delivered during workshops, 0, Misc, 5617, Sofware/Technical Handouts, Delivered during workshops, 0, Misc,
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Programme or List of Programmes
CSBA in Communication Studies
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM206
Date of Last Revision24-JAN-11
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