FH2S43 - Documentary Industries 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FH2S43 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Documentary Industries | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Photography | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Reas, Eileen Little | ||
| Module Team: | David Barnes, Steven Wright, Karin Bareman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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
- To introduce you to the numerous professional opportunities within the profession of documentary photography.
- To familiarise yourself with the expectations and protocols of a career in documentary photography.
- To further develop your research and writing skills whilst also extending your confidence in public speaking.
Content Summary
This module establishes the commencement of the student’s enquiries into the professional practices of Documentary Photography. It considers the changing roles of documentary within a wide-ranging industry, and the emerging forms of storytelling possible within the digital world.
The module requires the student to research and deliver a detailed Case Study of an aspect of professional practice that interests them and might represent a future career path. In addition to a written text they are required to make a short oral presentation of their findings.
The Case Study will examine the link between the working methods of the photographer, how the work has been published or otherwise disseminated, and importantly, how it has been received by viewers. Social and ethical issues of engagement with the subject, and the nature of institutions in commissioning must be considered.
Areas of study will respond to the students own interests, but can include long-form documentary commissioning, photojournalism, multimedia, photo-book production, visual anthropology, documentary film etc.
Students will be encouraged to engage in research and engagement activities with the professional world off photography including regaularly visiting photography galleries and institutions.
All relevent work experience or placement opportunities will adhere to USW workbased learning guidelines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 22 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Reflect on the nature of professional practice in their discipline and develop an awareness of industry contexts and expectations. |
| LO2 | Reflect upon the way their research has contributed to their professional understanding, using this to develop future personal/professional development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | The Case Study will be presented as a short oral presentation to the class | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Students are required to prepare a detailed Case Study on the working practices of a photographer or an area of professional practice which could represent a future career path for themselves. The Case Study should aim to be an authoritative account of the, expectations and protocols and debates involved in specific areas of the industry. | 0 | 3500 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |