ES1S208 - Wildlife Photography 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Wildlife Photography | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Malcolm Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Chris Hughes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100444 - media and communication studies | 100469 - environmental management | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 80 | 20 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Introduce theory and key practical skills associated with wildlife still photography production and presentation.
This module is designed to introduce students to the basics in photography in Natural History including some specialist techniques specific to wildlife and nature filmmaking.
It will also introduce students to sound and audio techniques in filmmaking and investigate the basics of ecological surveying techniques such as bat detection and bird song identification.
Students will also be provided with an extensive grounding in professional media and editing software which will be used throughout the course.
Content Summary
Introduction to photographic equipment and techniques to gain a thorough understanding of camera equipment (primarily DSLR) in both manual and automatic operation, used in conjunction with relevant accessories to achieve professional results.
The use of photography as a scientific record in the natural world.
Introduction to ‘on and off’ camera techniques to communicate, inform and educate through mediums of digital imagery.
There will be lectures on photography and, technical instruction on the use of equipment, artistic composition and media production.
There will also be preparatory lectures for the field excursions, which will allow you to use the theoretical information gained in the classroom in a real-life setting.
There will be computer-based practical sessions on manipulation of images using industry standard software.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop specific proficiencies in using a range of current and emergent still media technologies and software |
| LO2 | Develop introductory skills in journalism. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Production (Online) 2 | Audio Blog | 10 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Production (Online) 1 | Portfolio of 10 photographs | 0 | 3000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Online) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Production (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |