AMST40690 Photojournalism

Academic Year 2022/2023

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

This module focuses on the history and practices of photojournalism, from the late nineteenth century to the present. It considers the ways in which journalistic and documentary imagery have represented major social and political issues across the world, with particular attention to international topics such as war and conflict, immigration, climate change and environmental challenges, human rights and health. It examines how photojournalism evolved technologically and professionally, referencing the political economy of international news media. Most classes are seminars, focuses on analysis and discussion. There will also be several practice-based workshops involving guest photography practitioners.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students will receive an understanding of the history and evolution of photojournalism as a news and documentary medium. They will develop a critical awareness of how photographic representation has shaped perceptions of major social and political issues and how it functions as a transnational medium in relation to international news media.

Indicative Module Content:

Origins and evolution of photojournalism
Technologies - cameras, media production and platforms
Visual storytelling
War and Conflict
Human rights
Health
Environment
Practices

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Autonomous Student Learning

176
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Seminars, based on advanced readings
Presentations
Workshops with photography practitioners 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Photographic assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No

30
Essay: Essay on topic relevant to course study Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50
Presentation: 15 minute presentation on topic relevant to course study Unspecified n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided individually to students following assessment of submitted work