FH1S52 - Documentary Contexts 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FH1S52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Documentary Contexts | ||
| 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: | Paul Reas, Steven Wright, Karin Bareman | ||
| 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
- Explore the relationship of photographic history to contemporary practice and discourse by extending awareness of the critical and contextual dimensions of documentary practice
- Develop confidence in the application of key transferable skills, including the presentation of ideas and information clearly, in both oral and written forms
Content Summary
This module considers the ways in which documentary practices have been shaped by a series of historical developments (of technology, publication, and distribution) and how these connect to the introductory elements taught in the previous module.
Students will continue to develop the skills of research and critical analysis and are supported to continue developing the articulation of ideas and information in the context of the seminar and through the presentation of research.
There is a growing familiarisation with library and electronic database research, and an emphasis upon the processes of careful reading and interrogation of a range of recommended texts. Throughout the module, students are expected to adopt a critical approach to the medium itself and to the material to which they are exposed in lectures, seminars and independent study.
Students are encouraged to become more articulate in the expression of their ideas during small group discussions and to critically reflect upon their own work and that of other practitioners. They begin to develop an understanding of locating their work within a sound theoretical framework, and within the broader context of contemporary photographic practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 25 |
| Tutorial | 3 |
| External visits | 6 |
| Independent Study | 103 |
| Directed Study | 49 |
| Groupwork | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop a range of strategies, to identify the major theoretical and historical issues raised during the module and to demonstrate an awareness of their broader cultural significance. |
| LO2 | Reflect on and locate their own work within the broader context of historical and contemporary documentary practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Students are required to research and write about an historical or contemporary example of photographic practice. The topic should be agreed with the module tutor. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |