This is a year-long module split into two parts.
This module will develop your understanding of photographic authorship. You will examine how photographers from history developed their photographic voices and discover what your own photographic voice might be
The aim of the module is to enable you to place your practice specifically within your chosen historical, socio-political and theoretical viewpoint. You will be asked to research historical themes and events from the history of photography, allowing you to focus on a specific practice or photographer.
The practical side of the module will ask you to extend your knowledge, experiment and explore techniques, both new and old, based on inspirational photographers. You will be able to negotiate and develop the type of skills you undertake in relation to the photographer or practice you choose.
This will help you develop a deeper understanding of the processes in which some of the historical photographs were taken by practitioners working in the field of photojournalism and documentary photography. The module will consider how photographic ‘truth’ and the ethical responsibility of photojournalists are discussed in relation to key photographers and theories relevant to practices within photojournalism and documentary practice.
You will develop confidence in speaking authoritatively about your work and learn how to communicate effectively with an audience, both visually and in written form, concluding in an end of year exhibition.
- Teacher: Rachel McHaffie
- Teacher: Laura Pinnington