PH1020_Experimental Practice Module Handbook

PH1020 Experimental Practice Year 1_Level 4_20 Credits PH1020 Experimental Practice FdA Photography

PH1020 Experimental Practice Semester 1 The module aims: Content: To introduce students to a range of strategies to engendered creative approaches to image making Develop students skills in critically assessing photographic work To encourage experimentation and testing in students practical work Module Content: A series of exercises to explore a range of techniques, approaches and ideas about image generation and display. Group briefings, lectures and exploratory crits to assess visual methodologies with the aim of encouraging experimentation. Day trips and gallery visits to encourage students to critically reflect on issues around the display and distribution of imagery.

PH1020 Experimental Practice Learning Plan: The module will rely on lectures, seminars and live briefs, in conjunction with visits to sites and galleries in order to develop a critical understanding of the medium and an experimental response to generating material. The module is designed to deliver a more immersive learning experience by alternating different types of contact. Participation in seminars and workshops is important for the learning experience. Students will be asked to reflect on the ideas and techniques underpinning their working practices. The assignment will assess the students’ ability to do Experimental Practice.

PH1020 Graduate skills are intrinsic to all project briefs and Experimental Practice involve analysis, critical thinking and problem solving. Verbal communication and interpersonal Learning Plan: skills will develop through studio based activities, group critiques and tutorials with both staff and peers. Time management and organisation are fundamental in meeting critique and project deadlines. Independent study underpins this and allows for students to develop their self learning skills. Students receive Formative Feedback part way through their studies, which they have the opportunity to respond to before the summative assessment at the end of the module. At the end of the module students also receive Summative Feedback following assessments. Feedback is verbal (through tutorials, reviews and critique) and written.

PH1020 Experimental Practice This Module is delivered in Term 1 Schedule: Formative Assessment Week 7 Feedback Tutorials Week 8 Module File Submission Week 12 Module Board Results Week 22

PH1020 200 Experimental Practice TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING HOURS Activity: Students are encouraged to present ideas to staff and peers in a clear and focused way They are taught time management and practical skills. 42 SCHEDULED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY Lectures / workshops / demonstrations Small group seminars Portfolio surgeries (presentations / feedback / critique) 158 GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY Preparation for assessment (portfolio preparation) Such skills allow students to show initiative and independent thought and solve problems on their own terms.

PH1020 INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Outcomes: Experimental Practice On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Use a range of aesthetic approaches to making photographic images 2. Demonstrate a range of skills in the presentation of work 3. Use and apply practically key concepts that relate to photography

Grade band Indicative language Level 4, 5 and 6 assessments High 1st Creative, insightful, illuminating, inspiring, Band Numerical equivalent exciting, authoritative, challenging PH1020 Exceptional Exceptional 1st 100 1 :Experimental Practsitce Very High 1st 94 High 87 Low 1st – Persuasive, sophisticated, original, Mid 1st: reflective, ambitious, meticulous, critical, Mid 1st 80 convincing, unexpected Low 1st 74 2.1: Fluent, thorough, analytical, precise, High 2.1 68 rigorous, confident, consistent, thoughtful Grading: Mid 2.1 65 2.2: Satisfactory, clear, accurate, careful, Low 2.1 62 congruent, coherent High 2.2 58 Mid 2.2 55 3rd: Sufficient, adequate, descriptive, limited Low 2.2 52 Marginal Fail: Incomplete, inadequate, inconsistent, High 3rd 48 derivative, contradictory, superficial, Mid 3rd 45 irrelevant Low 3rd 42 Mid Fail: Erroneous/wrong, missing, extremely (Minimum Pass/Capped Mark) 40 limited, inappropriate, insufficient, Marginal Fail 35* incoherent, unstructured Mid Fail 30* Fail/Non- Absent/none, lacking, formless, Low Fail 25 Fail 10 submission: detrimental Non-submission/Penalty/No Academic Merit 0

Process for return of assignments Tutors will provide personalised feedback for summative assessments. Tutors will always provide feedback that PH1020 promotes learning, reflection and enables students to plan effectively for future learning and assessment. Students are Experimental Practicealso encouraged to engage with feedback, preferably in the learning environment (e.g. the classroom, or online). Feedback: Tutors will always provide feedback as soon as possible and no longer than three working weeks (and in advance of moderation if this will slow the return or work). Feedback will be provided electronically and tutors will not breach anonymity of marking where it is required.

Information about Moodle The University Campus has its own virtual learning environment accessible on http://moodle.uco.oldham.ac.uk/. From here you can access a range of resources, policies and student life information. Library information (Learning Resource Centre) Have a look at this module on UCO Moodle for some other PH1020 Practiceexamples of books, journals and websites useful for further research. There are also a number of rooms that make up the LRC that students can use in a way Experimental that suits their preferred learning styles – group study rooms; silent study and IT facilities and an innovative flexible space that students can use as they wish. UCO LRC staff also offer a comprehensive library induction and various training sessions and workshops throughout the year. Resources: UCO Learning Resource Centre Tel: 0161 344 8888 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/student/library UCO LRC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ucolcc

PH1020 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIAL Reading List: Experimental Practice Click on the image for a link to the content Essential Reading Adams, J.L.Conceptual Blockbusting: A Guide to Better Ideas De Bono, E. Lateral thinking: A Textbook of Creativity

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIAL PH1020 Reading List: Experimental Practice Recommended Reading Burgin, V. (ed.) Thinking Photography.

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIAL PH1020 Reading List: Experimental Practice Recommended Reading; Fashion Photography

PH1020 Reading List: Experimental Practice LINKS click images to view content John Davies Altered Images Photoshop Basics