Biological Photography and Imaging 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3012 | Life Sciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE3012
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. The module will further extend and develop the students' skills of creative and critical biological photography. They will continue to develop the practice and experience gained in the earlier module. Although they will be expected to consolidate and advance their overall knowledge of biological photography, they will be encouraged to demonstrate an increasing expertise in selected subject areas and/or specialist photographic techniques such as digital imaging and manipulation (using Photoshop CS software), digital video photography and editing, ecological, environmental photography, landscapes, macro and long lens photography, specialist lighting etc. Field and studio work will continue to be essential elements of the module.
Target Students
Available for students in Life Sciences or Veterinary Medicine and Science or Geography or Physics & Astronomy or Classics and Archaeology or Architecture and Built Environment or Cultural, Media and Visual Studies. Students who have not completed LIFE2018Biological Photography and Iminging 1 may be admitted as long as they show evidence of a understanding of photography through submitting a Portfolio.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: Personal Project- assessed via mini dissertation and images
- 25% Coursework 2: Field Assignment - assessed via written report,power point poster and images
- 25% Coursework 3: Light Project- assessed via submitted images
- 25% Coursework 4: A written assessment of a current or past photographer’s work, evaluating their works, and critically analyzing the images to form a written study of the works and life.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with the opportunity to further advance their skills, knowledge and creative ability in the art and science of using modern imaging techniques to communicate biological information and to enable them to be particularly suitable to seek employment where a combination of photography, imaging and biology would be advantageous.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding of:
A1. the relationship between the life and environmental sciences and other disciplines and forms of knowledge (t,l,p,a)
Intellectual skills - the ability to:
B1. critically analyse and interpret published information and data (l,p,a)
B2. think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others (l,p,a)
B3. understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions (t,p,a)
B4. acquire substantial quantities of information systematically, process it effectively, and draw appropriate conclusions (t,l,p,a)
B5. make and record accurate observations and measurements (l,p)
Practical skills - the ability to:
C2. articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts (l,p,a)
C3. write and construct scientific documents (e.g. papers, reports, posters etc) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology (t,l,p,a)
C4. work safely in the laboratory and the field and to assess related safety issues (t,l,p,a)
C5. undertake appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis (t,l,p,a)
C6. undertake practical experimental work using appropriate equipment and instruments (t,l,p,a)
Transferable/key skills - the ability to:
D1. work productively with others (t,l,p,a)
D2. communicate effectively in writing (l,p,a)
D3. communicate effectively by oral presentation (t,l,p,a)
D4. organise and manage your working time, schedule tasks, and meet deadlines (l,p)
D5. use and access information and communication technology (l,p,a)