FH1S50 - The Narrative 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FH1S50
Module Title: The Narrative
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Fashion, Marketing and Photography
Faculty Sub Group: Photography
Module Leader: David Barnes, Eileen Little
Module Team: Steven Wright, Karin Bareman, Sebastian Bruno
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100632 - visual communication
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

  • Expose the students to the early stages of a simple method of picture story construction, moving through in the latter stages of the module to more complex ways of structuring the narrative.
  • Consider the importance of research in underpinning practical work.
  • Locate and define a range of practices constituting a contemporary version of documentary photography.

Content Summary

This module introduces the student to the notion of the picture story in its entirety. They are now in a position to develop an extended photographic project which addresses their ideas and concerns.

However, this module is not just about making pictures. To be able to comment on any situation the student has to have knowledge, and that knowledge is gathered together through research which they will have to do on a very regular basis to be able to put together a portfolio of ideas that is visually engaging, easily accessible and authoritative.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Seminar 18
Tutorial 6
Independent Study 110
Directed Study 50
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Construct a photo narrative which expresses the students interests and concerns and demonstrates a social awareness and control of related technical and creative processes.
LO2 Develop and extend a research methodology which is evident in its application and support of the narrative.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 The student will be required to produce a portfolio containing photographs which convey, in narrative form, the chosen subject matter. The quality of the overall presentation should be commensurate with the expectations of the level of study. 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Lubben, K. (2011). Magnum contact sheets. London: Thames & Hudson.

Vituri, L (2014) Dalston Anatomy. London: Self Publish Be Happy

Fox, A. (2012) Behind the image: research in photography. Lausanne?: AVA Academia

Steintmetz, M. (2020) Carnival: Stanley Barke

Rasp, M. (1997). Contemporary German photography: Benedikt Taschen

Allard, W.A. (1994). The Photographic Essay. Boston.

Greenough, S (2009) Looking In. Robert Frank’s Americans: Steid

Ritchin. F. (1990) In Our Own Image: The Coming Revolution in Photography. New York: Aperture.

Ray-Jones, T. (1974) .A Day Off, an English Journal. London: Thames & Hudson.

Griffiths, P.J. (1971). Vietnam Inc. New York & London: Collier MacMillan.

Parr, M. (1986). The Last Resort,.Wallasey. UK: Promenade Press.

Smith, W. E. (1975). Minamata, a Warning to the World. London: Chatto & Windus.

Goldberg, J (1995). Raised by Wolves. Scalo.

Richards, E. (1992).Knife and Gun Club. Boston: