Photography: Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Practice

Cod y Modiwl: AR14020
Teitl y Modiwl: Photography: Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Practice
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Miss Eleanor West
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Miss Eleanor West

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio: Submission of a digital portfolio and physical portfolio of final prints.	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Portfolio: Submission of a digital portfolio only.	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Produce a coherent body of photographic work in response to a set brief.
Demonstrate basic technical skills in both film and digital photography.
Communicate verbally, visually, and in writing your creative process and ideas, informing the final selection of prints.
Contextualise your art practice through research into both historical and contemporary practitioners and contextual sources.
Reflect, respond, and contribute to constructive feedback in both group and tutorial contexts.

Disgrifiad cryno

Photography has become an integral part of our daily lives, so much so that we often take it for granted. ‘Photography: Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Practice’ introduces students to photography as a creative medium, through traditional analogue and contemporary digital processes.

Students will learn the core principles of photography, including exposure, optics, and composition, while developing a practical understanding of how cameras and lenses work. Practice-based learning is supported by inspirational historical and contemporary examples from photography’s exciting and ever-developing history. By exploring the camera as a tool for artistic expression, students will begin to develop their own photographic vision and an informed appreciation of this 200-year-old medium.

This module is an introduction to the language of photography and should be taken by students considering photography modules in their second year of study.

Cynnwys

This module equips you with the skills to express your creative vision through photographic practice. You will explore the basics of film photography, learning how to expose and develop 35mm film, creating traditional prints in a darkroom. Additionally, you will learn the fundamentals of digital photography and learn how to scan photographic film, allowing you to work with film digitally.

The module is delivered through practical workshops, demonstrations, and talks that focus on core technical skills and inspiring photographic examples. Group and individual tutorials provide constructive feedback from peers and staff, helping students refine their work. By the end of the module students will have created a physical and digital portfolio, showcasing their photographic prints on a specific theme.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students engage in constructive feedback, exchanging ideas and intentions to enhance their art practice
Cydlynu ag erail	Working as a team during workshops and group tutorials.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Developing visual communication skills through photographic practice, verbal and written communication skills are also enhanced through group tutorials and assessments.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Creating a body of photographic work based on a brief, working creatively, making decisions, and responding to the brief.
Gallu digidol	Develop skills in digital photography including use of a digital camera, image editing, file organisation. Use of university wide IT systems / software including OneDrive, Blackboard, PowerPoint and Outlook email.
Myfyrdod	Recognize personal learning journey and progress through course, identify areas for improvement.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Student will develop their understanding of the technical aspects of photographic practice. Including traditional darkroom processes, camera function, both digital and film, lens apertures and depth of field.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Inspirational case studies from both historical and contemporary art practitioners encourage students to explore the real-world applications of photographic practice.

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