This module aims to ·         
Provide an overview of documentary photography as part of social research, with a focus on visual ethnography and visual sociology.
· Allow students to critically engage with theories of photography and visual methods
·Instil a sense of visual literacy and competency in students · Provide students with basic professional skills in the discipline of photography

(LO1) Identify and explain major theories surrounding the photograph and the act of photography

(LO2) Recognise major documentary photographers and visual sociologists and their influence on social research

(LO3) Describe and identify potential ethical issues with photography as a part of social research

(LO4) Synthesise sociological / criminological theories and photographic practice into a visually-focussed project

(LO5) Apply basic photographic techniques in the development of a portfolio

(S1) Teamwork

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Information technology (application of) adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services

(S5) Communication and collaboration online participating in digital networks for learning and research

This module seeks give an overview and understanding of how documentary photography works as part of social research, as well as provide students with basic photographic skills. Students will also find that this module is paired well with modules in urban sociology and visualising the city. Lessons will be delivered as a combination of lectures and problem-based learning workshops. In the first part of the module, there will be more traditional lectures and accompanying seminars covering the theories of photography and visual methods. In the second, students will instead attend weekly 2-hour workshops where they will get to learn and hone their photographic practice. Assessment will be in the form of essays and a final portfolio of sociological and photographic work. Students must have either a camera that allows for manual override settings (Digital SLR, Mirrorless, Advanced Compact) or be prepared to purchase the Camera+ app for their iOS smartphones (GBP4.99) or Camera FV-5 (GBP2.49) for their android smartphones (or any app that allows for manual settings of aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation). They should also have Snapseed (Free) installed on their phones. Introduction: The Photograph and Documentary Photography Theories of the Photograph: Sontag, Barthes Visual Ethnography and Visual Sociology Photographic Technologies Ethics in Visual Research Photographing Space Photographing Action and Interaction Portraits: Personal and Environmental Post-Processing Techniques 1: Workflow Post-Processing Techniques 2: Editing and Manipulation Disseminating and Communicating Photographs Conclusion: Presentation and Mini-Exhibition

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Weekly lectures giving overviews of theories and practices
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Problem Based Learning
Face to face synchronous, safety permitting.
Description: Photography and Digital Imaging Workshops
Attendance Recorded: Yes