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Core Module Information
Module title: Project Preparation [Photography]
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD10122
Module leader: Emile Shemilt
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:

In this module, you will plan, research, and develop key aspects of your major project, advancing your creative practice in photography and associated media through critical reflection and visual experimentation. You will explore various approaches, ideas, and techniques to push the conceptual and technical boundaries of your work, supported by group critiques and one-to-one tutorials. These sessions will guide you in areas such as long-term project development, decision-making, and critical analysis. You will document your progress through reflective workbooks and works-in-progress, building a strong foundation for the successful realisation of your project in the 'Final Project Module'.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of practice-based methods appropriate to integrated enquiry and investigation.

LO2: Apply advanced technical skills, methodologies, and materials in photography to produce meaningful and visually compelling work.

LO3: Apply advanced research skills to integrate insights from diverse sources into a developing personal practice.

LO4: Exercise autonomy and initiative in both professional and creative contexts.

LO5: Critically reflect upon and communicate your professional practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Emile Shemilt
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 152 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 Tutorial 24 Via tutorials, you will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on your creative work. These sessions offer the chance to discuss your ideas in depth, clarify your research direction, and reflect on your project's development. You will be supported in refining your thinking, resolving technical challenges, and identifying next steps. Tutorials also help review progress, set goals, and provide guidance tailored to your practice.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 24 Via group critique, you will present your photographic work for discussion and feedback from peers and tutors. This process fosters critical reflection, constructive critique, and deeper engagement with your creative practice. You will articulate your conceptual and technical choices, gain diverse perspectives, and consider your work within broader photographic contexts. By contributing to discussions, you will support peer learning while refining your practice and critical skills.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= portfolio This module serves as a foundation for your Final Project and focuses on the development of a photographic project through experimentation, research, and critical reflection. Your submission will consist of two interrelated elements: a body of work-in-progress and a comprehensive workbook.The photographic work should demonstrate an evolving creative direction and a developing engagement with your chosen subject. It may include early iterations, test shoots, or more resolved images, depending on the stage of your project. While there is no fixed number of images, the scale of the submission should be appropriate to the creative ambition and technical demands of your project, and should reflect a substantial body of work. The appropriate scope and format will be discussed and agreed with your tutor, encouraging the development of your professional judgement.The workbook should document your research process, technical and creative experimentation, and critical reflection. It should evidence your ability to explore and evaluate different photographic approaches, articulate your intentions, and make informed decisions as your project takes shape. It should also demonstrate your ability to integrate research, apply advanced technical and conceptual skills, and reflect critically on your practice.Together, these components meet all module learning outcomes by evidencing your ability to work autonomously, apply research and technical skills, and communicate the development of your creative and professional practice. They should reflect a critically engaged and exploratory approach, laying the groundwork for a conceptually and technically coherent Final Project in the final trimester.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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