BJ1S45 - Fundamentals of Photographic Practice for Sports Journalism 14 Feb 2017 - 01 Sep 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BJ1S45
Module Title: Fundamentals of Photographic Practice for Sports Journalism
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Fashion, Marketing and Photography
Faculty Sub Group: Photography
Module Leader: Andrew Pearsall
Module Team: Julie Kissick, Rebecca Matthews, Chris Lee, Gwyneth Moore
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100442 - journalism
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 14 Feb 2017
Valid To 01 Sep 2026

Module Aims

To engage students in key basic concepts and technologies, which are fundamental to the current practice of sports photography and photojournalism

Students will develop a broad framework in conceptual, technical and creative skills, which will inform their ability to interpret a given brief and to identify and evaluate specific and relevant areas of photographic practice.

Content Summary

Practical module. Engage students in key basic concepts and technologies, including using SLR and mobile phones, which are fundamental to the practice of photography.

This module introduces the fundamentals of photographic practice and the importance of sequencing in the development of visual stories, which is vital to successful sports photography. Students will be encouraged to follow live briefs, including during matches and competitions, which allow them to tell and enhance the stories they produce.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Practical classes and workshops 6
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 64
Supervised time in studio/workshop 8
Fieldwork 16
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of photographic practice using a range of cameras and DSLR.
LO2 Demonstrate competence in operational aspects of media production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Portfolio of produced photographic showing skills developed in a minimum of three areas. 0 N/A 80 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Observational Journal 1 Observational Journal - Research journal documenting learning and influences. 0 800 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Observational Journal 1

Reading List

Aspland, M; Wilkinson, J; Holt, O. (2014) The Art of Sports Photography. Random House.

Clarke, G. (1997). The Photograph (Oxford History of Art). Oxford University Press, USA

Langford, M. (2010) Langford's Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers. 9th Edition. Focal Press.

Foss, R. Sport Photography 101 - Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Equipment. (E Book, Kindle Edition).