2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
| Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
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| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Sophie Gerrard |
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Face To Face | Seminar | 12 | You will take part in informative sessions that introduce specific subjects relevant to the curriculum, supported by learning technologies such as Moodle. During seminars, you will engage with various examples of how to structure a case study, develop interview techniques, understand professional practice, and contact professionals from the industry. You will evaluate the content in relation to your assignments and are encouraged to share your ideas and responses with the group. |
| Face To Face | Tutorial | 28 | You will receive regular formative feedback from academic staff through one-to-one, group, and individual tutorials. These sessions will support you in planning exercises, reviewing outcomes, considering re-shoots, and developing your work-in-progress. |
| Online | Guided independent study | 148 | Guided by academic staff, you will take ownership of your learning by developing your photographic practice and research beyond taught sessions, through independent study. This process allows you to refine technical skills, deepen conceptual exploration, and engage critically with relevant contexts. By managing your time effectively and applying feedback from critiques and workshops, you will enhance your creative independence and develop a more autonomous approach to your work. |
| Face To Face | External visits | 12 | You will take part in external visits that support the development of your photographic studies and understanding of professional practice. Activities may include group visits to creative industry organisations or exhibitions will offer real-world insights to inform your case study and applied photographic work. |
| Total Study Hours | 200 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Essay | 60 | 1~2~3 | Week 10 | , WORDS= 2500 words | A written piece based on careful industry research of primary and secondary sources. Students interview individuals working in their chosen field and, alsongside secondary research gained from relevant publications and reading, report on their findings. |
| Project - Practical | 40 | 1~3~4 | Exam Period | HOURS= Portfolio | A portfolio of work comprising work relevant to your case study. Students work individually to complete an industry relevant body of work, suitable to their chosen area of study. They apply the knowledge gained from their case study to this creative project and all works are submitted for final summative assessment. Your tutor will discuss with you the appropriate length and breadth of your workbook, depending on the creative ambitions of your chosen project. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 60 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 40 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |