Photography BA (A), Introduction to Photography and Research, 7.5 credits
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Syllabus:
Fotografi GR (A), Introduktion till fotografi och forskning, 7,5 hp
Photography BA (A), Introduction to Photography and Research, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code: FT032G
- Subject/Main field: Photography
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Design
- Approved: 2019-09-23
- Date of change: 2019-12-05
- Version valid from: 2020-01-20
Aim
The aim of this course is for students to aquire foundational knowledge of established and emerging photographic research methods.
Course objectives
After passing the course students will:
- be able to identify and apply established and emerging photographic research methods
- recognize what situations are best suited for using photographic research methods
- recognize ethical concerns when applying photographic research methods.
Content
The course deals with:
- Introduction to established research methods such as photo documentation, photo-elicitation, photo-voice and photo essay
- Introduction to the evolving field of photography as research.
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course will include lectures, seminars and practical assignments.
Examination form
I100: Assignment 1, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
I200: Assignment 2, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
I300: Assignment 3, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
T100: Take-home-test, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
1 hp, Assignment 1
Grading: Pass or Fail
1,5 hp, Assignment 2
Grading: Pass or Fail
2 hp, Assignment 3
Grading: A, B, C, D, E, Fx och F. A-E is Pass, Fx and F is Fail.
3 hp, Take-home-test
Grading: A, B, C, D, E, Fx och F. A-E is Pass, Fx and F is Fail.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
Unless otherwise specified, all written submissions shall be using source systems such as APA-Style
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Eventual expenses for travel and materials are paid for by the student.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Rose, Gillian
- Title: Visual Methodologies: An introduction to researching with Visual Materials
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: SAGE publications
- Author: Read, Shirley och Simmons, Mike
- Title: Photographers and Research The role of research in contemporary photographic practice
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Routledge
- Author: Hannula M, Suoranta J, Vadén T
- Title: Artistic research methodology : narrative, power and the public.
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc