There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module focuses on developing core technical and creative skills essential to photographic practice. You will engage in studio photography, developing skills in lighting control and manipulation, and explore analogue film photography, including darkroom techniques and alternative image-making methods.Through hands-on workshops and project-based learning, you will enhance your technical proficiency while exploring the material and aesthetic possibilities of photography. The module emphasizes both technical precision and creative experimentation, laying the groundwork for your continued development throughout the photography programme. Regular feedback sessions will support your critical reflection and development as a practitioner.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply core photographic techniques to produce effective visual outcomes, with a focus on technical control and creative expression.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of key photographic processes, including both traditional and evolving methods of image-making and production.

LO3: Experiment with and develop creative approaches to photographic practice, integrating technical and conceptual elements.

LO4: Reflect critically on your work through group critique and self-assessment, using feedback to refine your creative and technical decisions.

LO5: Exercise initiative and independence in managing creative projects, with an awareness of professional expectations and best practices.