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Module title: Histories 2: Photography
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD08122
Module leader: Alexander Supartono
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Through a series of lectures, seminars and gallery visits you will extend your understanding of contemporary photographic practices from the 1960?s to the present. The impact of technologies, the development of visual literacies and the relevance of historical analysis will be explored. You will further develop your research and critical thinking skills through a review, presentation and an essay.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explore the range of contemporary photographic practices.

LO2: Consider the relevance of critical readings to photographic histories.

LO3: Review the contextual reception of contemporary photography.

LO4: Develop insight into the role of the photograph as cultural artefact.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Alexander Supartono
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 18 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 20 3~4 Week 5 , WORDS= 0 Report
Oral Presentation 20 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 0 Oral Presentation
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 0 Report
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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