Core Module Information
Module title: Creative Practice: Portraiture

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LMD08124
Module leader: Lei Cox
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:

On this module you will develop knowledge of lighting, portrait and studio processes, exploring issue of subjectivity, identity and visual representation. You will be working within the genre of portraiture using a variety of camera formats, light sources and image processing techniques to complete the exercises and main project. Analogue film and traditional printing processes will be introduced. Production of a workbook further develops your knowledge of applications of theory and context and documents your research, experimentation and organisation of your work.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop insight into the main theories, concepts and principles of portrait photography.

LO2: Consider and explore a range of practical skills and techniques in photographic practice to interpret and realise ideas.

LO3: Perform technically in a range of traditional and emerging media, processes and technologies.

LO4: Utilise a problem solving approach to addressing defined and routine problems within the discipline of photography.

LO5: Communicate effectively using a range of presentation techniques.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, 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: Lei Cox
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Seminar 36
Online Guided independent study 140
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Practical 60 2~3~4~5 13 HOURS= 2000
Learning Log 30 1~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3000
Project - Written 10 4 Exam Period , WORDS= 500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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