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

Module Title Advanced Photography and Imaging 2
Module Code CM315
School School of Communications
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Module TeacherKarl Grimes
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
MODULE AIMS: To enable students to develop a cohesive portfolio of original practice-based image research in both digital and traditional print. To build on the technical, conceptual, creative and professional skills already developed in earlier modules in Photography and Imaging within the Communication Studies programme.

Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret, research and successfully complete an artistic or creative commercial brief to a high standard for print and digital image media.
2. Demonstrate, through independent research and practice, problem solving and creativity through the completion of a resolved self-generated, negotiated photographic/imaging brief.
3. Apply a high level of expertise in the use of digital photography, digital editing and traditional colour darkroom practice.
4. Critique specific approaches to the medium of photography and contextualise these approaches in relation to the work of lens-based artists



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture4Lecture/Workshop/Laboratory/Darkroom
Independent learning9Assignment Research & Practice. Software and Darkroom Learning
Total Workload: 13

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 andresource-based learning..

Colour Darkroom: Print.
Color Photography Processes 1907 - 2009: Autochromes to Digital chromogenic prints. Key historic international colour image archives. Colour print materials and processes. Type-C Printing from negatives: Colour Darkroom Practice 1 & 2. Colour and the Cinematic in Contemporary Photography..

Techniques: Digital Lab.
Advanced Photoshop techniques. Imaging for web and screen..

Portfolio Project Development.
Project research, brief, scheduling, costing, design and presentation. Peer appraisal and review. Independent research appropriate for the realisation of the Portfolio Project proposal..

Studio Critique 1.
Colour Print Portfolio: Formative feedback is given in individual and group critiques for Project 1..

Studio Critique 2.
Final Project Portfolio: Formative feedback is given in individual and group critiques for Project 2..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectColour Print Portfolio50%Week 7
ProjectFinal Project Portfolio50%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
  • Adobe Creative Team: 2008, Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book, Edition 1, Adobe Press, 032157379X
  • Aquent Creative Team: 2009, Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium Digital Classroom, Edition 1, Wiley, 047047842X
  • Bruce Fraser and Jeff Schewe: 2008, Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop CS4, Edition 1, Peachpit Press, 0321580133
  • Bruce Warren: 2001, Photography, Edition 2, Delmar Cengage Learning, 0766817776
  • Richard Benson: 2008, The Printed Picture, Edition 1, MOMA & Thames & Hudson, New York,
  • David Campany: 2002, Art and Photography, Phaidon Press,
  • Adobe Creative Team (Author): 2008, Adobe Illustrator CS4 Classroom in a Book, Edition 1, Adobe Press, 0321573781
  • Fred Ritchin: 2008, After Photography, Edition 1, Norton & Company, New York,
  • Phaidon: 2007, Vitamin PH - Contemporary Perspectives in Photography, Edition 1, Phaidon, London,
Other Resources
566, Handouts, Training, 0, Handouts distributed during workshops, 567, Readings, Project Brief, 0, Related readings distributed throughout the module, 568, Monographs, Artist's Monographs, 0, Referenced and on view throughout the module, 569, Websites, References, 0, URLs/ Web Site references during workshop sessions.,
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Programme or List of Programmes
CSBA in Communication Studies
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM315
Date of Last Revision12-AUG-02
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