Credit Value: 40 credits
Brief Description of Module
This module constitutes the final stage of my practice-based research. Through independent study and peer learning, I will build upon the process of experimentation and critical reflection developed during AGM62 Photography Research Project Stage 1 towards realising a Body of Work that is original, conceptually coherent and technically accomplished. The Body of Work could stand as the centrepiece of my portfolio ready for exhibition or publication.
Module Aims, Assessment and Support
This module aims to:
- Assist me in acquiring skills required to realise and exhibit a major photographic research project, developing a secure platform for further practice.
- Enable me to develop clear verbal and written articulation of photographic practice at a professional level.
- Support my application of a high level and appropriate range of technical skills
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, I will be able to:
- Realise an extended body of photographic work, supported by research (LO1).
- Communicate my understanding of the issues and principles underpinning my photographic practice in written form (LO2).
- Demonstrate the technical skills necessary to advance my practice (LO3).
- Acquire skills in the preparation of work for display and exhibition (LO4).
- Demonstrate the ability to present my photographic practice in the form of an artist talk (LO5)
Content
This module represents the final stage of my independent practice-based research project. I will build upon and extend the work that I submitted for Stage 1, with the aim of establishing a coherent Body of Work that is original, conceptually resolved and technically well executed. This should be a Body of Work that could stand as the centrepiece of my portfolio ready for exhibition or publication.
It is expected that at least half of the work submitted for final assessment will be new work. However, the formation of a Body of Work that can stand in its own right is as much an editing skill as a production skill and the latter stages of the module will focus upon this process of consolidation.
I will also give a short artist’s talk to my peers during this semester.
Learning Support
Sustained bodies of work by contemporary photographic artists.
A provisional list might include:
Arnatt, K., 2007. I’m a Real Photographer,: Photographs 1974-
2002, London: The Photographers’ Gallery/Chris Boot
Barrada, Y., 2017. A Guide to Trees, A Guide to Fossils,
Cologne: Walter Koenig
Barnard, L., 2014. Hyenas of the Battlefield, Machines in the
Garden, London: GOST
Blaswick, I., (ed.) 2017. Thomas Ruff, London: Whitechapel
Gallery
Broomberg, A. and Chanarin, O., 2007. Fig. Gottingen and
Brighton: Steidl/Photoworks
Fraser, P., 2013. Peter Fraser, London: Tate Publishing
Graham, P., 2015. The Whiteness of the Whale. London: MACK
Knorr, K., 2014. Karen Knorr: India Song, Milan: Skira
Sear, H., 2013. Brisees, London: GOST
Strand, C., 2016. Girl Plays with Snake, London: MACK
Struth, T., 2017. Thomas Struth, Munich: Schirmer Mosel
Umbrico, P., 2014. Range; Photographs by Penelope Umbrico,
New York: Aperture
Journals
- Aperture
- Camera Austria
- European Photography
- Frieze
- Photoworks Annual
- Source Photographic Review
Online Sources
- Photoworks http://photoworks.org.uk
- Tate Collection http://www.tate.org.uk/art
- Victoria and Albert Museum Photography Collection https://collections.vam.ac.uk
Technical Resources
Photography and Moving Image Technical Resources
Teaching & Learning Activities
I will be allocated a tutor and meet at regular intervals, either in a group with my peers or individually to develop the Body of Work.
I will partake in a series of artists’ talks.
An interim review offering formative assessment will take place at the end of the formal teaching period (mid July 2021).
I will be part of and form a curatorial team with my fellow students, with the support of the Course Leader, to manage the development of an exhibition, catalogue, or other form of publication, fund-raising and marketing using social media and online platforms as communication tools.
I will be expected to work with increasing independence at this stage with some tutorial support. An Interim/Mid Review involves a short presentation by me of my work in progress followed by discussion providing informal formative feedback at a midpoint during the semester.
I will be expected to show an example of my work, fully realised with appropriate details to framing and installation in the final student exhibition.
I will work with my fellow students on the preparation of the exhibition: fundraising, marketing, and a preparation of a catalogue.
The Course Leader will curate the exhibition in discussion with the student group and determine the final selection of work.
Face-To-Face Learning
- Introduction to the module
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Mid Review
- Final Review
- Online Learning
Studentcentral: eg. study material, emails, use of internetsearches, formative assessment etc. electronic management of assessment (e-submission and written e-feedback)
Grade Centre, Online Videos: eg. Tate Shots, You Tube, BOB, Arts Council, Contemporary Art Society, Art 21 etc.
Online library: reading materials (journal articles, e-books etc.)
Flipped classroom: independent study tasks online followed up
in tutorial groups
Allocation of Study Hours
Scheduled: 35
Guided Independent Study: 365
Total Study Hours: 400
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 (70%): For me to submit a Body of Photographic Work in an appropriate form, e.g. portfolio of prints, gallery installation, projection.
Learning Outcomes: LO1, LO3, LO4
Task 2 (30%): Produce and submit a Research Dossier, to include:
- A reflective presentation and analysis of the practice-based research project of around 1,000 words
- A description of the stages of the practice-based research project of around 1,000 words
- An artist’s statement of around 150 words
- Amendments and additions Research Dossier Stage 1, including a bibliography, list of research resources, illustrated selection of visual resources/artworks, etc.
- Artist talk (20 minutes)
Learning Outcomes: LO2, LO5
The volume of the portfolio is to be agreed in consultation with the Module Tutor. The framework for its content is determined through formative assessment, while the independent study hours of the module will be indicative of my effort.
Submission Dates
Task 1: Body of Photographic Work – 31 August 1 pm (in person to the Shcool Office in Edward Street)
Task 2: Research Dossier – 31 August 2021 Midnight (end of day) (Via Turnitin)
Jennie Meadows MA Photography 