This module teaches the essentials of visual journalism and storytelling through practical application and critical reflection. You will produce a series of short-form exercises/assignments designed to immerse you in a challenging and creative visual reporting environment. We focus on establishing core practical and creative skills, alongside professional workflows and standards. In addition, you will be introduced to conventional and emerging narrative practices and techniques, and sharpen your understanding of what it takes to create informative and compelling visual stories by deconstructing a wide range of notable works. Individual and group work assignments centred on field-reported journalistic storytelling in contemporary digital-first environments are inspired by real-world industry briefs to allow you to experiment with a variety of conventions, forms, and techniques. Regular critique sessions deliver formative feedback and act as a platform for classroom discussion around current debates relating to theory and practice such as platforms, genre, audiences, representation and ethics. The module focuses on two main areas of practice, photography and videography. During the later stage of the module you will also begin to explore visually-driven multimedia stories. The GAME+ attributes developed on this module are: Influence and Impact, Critical Self-Management, Professional Identity.
