This document outlines the expected learning activities and resources for a 14-week photography course. It lists the topics, demonstrations, practical assignments, and contextual examples covered in each weekly lesson. It also lists related activities and resources for students to engage with outside of lessons, such as researching photographers, developing film, and continuing practical assignments. The goal is for students to build technical and conceptual photography skills over the course of the term culminating in a final coursework project.

1. Week/Date Expected Learning Activities & Resources In Lessons Activities & Resources Outside Lessons
1
02/09/13
Introduction to the
course. Tour
facilities
Expectations for the
course.
Student profile.
Initial assessment
task
Examples of previous work.
Discussion initial assessment task
Advice on ‘how to write about
photographs’ – focusing on the
importance of the ‘formal qualities’
of an image. (Example of Irving
Penn’s ‘Cigarette series’)
1.Find a suitable can/pot to make a
pinhole camera.
Present this work in your journal with a
comparison of a relevant photograph
found in books /journals at college.
Demonstrate that you understand how
the ‘formal qualities’ of a picture can
be important in communicating
meaning.
2
09/09/13
Initial
assessment
task
Hand in
Photogram
practical.
Practical
construction of
pinhole camera
Context of Photograms: Man Ray.
Light sensitivity. Origins of
photography
Check understanding of
Assessment objectives.
1.Light sensitivity : Find, photograph
and present in your journal examples
of objects that have either been
bleached or darkened by light. Explain
how this is relevant to the invention of
photography.
2.Write up Photogram work – include
Man Ray
Anna Atkins and Susan Derges
3
16/09/13
Pinhole Photography –
darkroom practice.
Demonstration of classroom as
camera obscura – explanation of
principle of pinhole photography.
Formative assessment task – written
feedback
1.Write up origins of Photography.(incl
Vermeer Niepce Daguerre, Fox
Talbot)
2 Write up creative possibilities of
pinhole photography.( Brandt, etc.).
4
23/09/13
Pin hole -
photoshop
development of
pinhole
images.
Journal ‘Dos and Don’ts’
Contextual examples of pinhole work:
Bill Brandt/ Magritte, Quinell.
1.Write up origins of Photography.(incl
Vermeer Niepce Daguerre, Fox
Talbot)
2 Write up creative possibilities of
pinhole photography.( Brandt, etc.).
5
30/09/13
Camera less
photography
Hand in Journal
Individual exploration of
cameraless ideas
Introduction to camera controls
Finalise ‘Camera-less’ project:
creative outcome to pinhole and
photogram work: ie. Using double
exposures and extreme depth of field.
6
07/10/13
Camera Controls
;Aperture setting
and effect on depth
of field.
Creative use of depth of field:
contextual examples.
Explanation of ‘f’ numbers
Demonstrate understanding of depth
of field: Take a sequence of at least 3
photos showing different depths of
field.
Investigate at least 3relevant
photographers eg: Mona Kuhn Lewis
Hine Ansel Adams etc.
7
14/10/13
Camera Controls:
Shutter speed:
How to alter shutter speed controls
Explanation of ISO numbers.
Explore different aspects of shutter
speed:
Take pictures showing at least 3
examples of fast
shutter speed : 3 examples of slow
shutter speed.

2. 8
21/10/13
Camera controls :
Shutter speed.
Creative use of different shutter speedsWrite up contextual examples of
photographers using different shutter
speeds ( Muybridge, Edgerton,
Sugimoto)
Half Term
9
04/11/13
Film : loading
camera/ Exposing
film/ Developing film
: mixing chemicals,
timings wash / dry.
Light project: contextualisation.
f64
Weston / Ansel Adams Cuningham
Take pictures for the Black and white
Light project;
One black and white film and 36 digital images
exploring qualities of light: Reflections /
shadows /
light across textures/ etc
10
11/11/13
Film: Developing:
and Printing Basics:
Contact prints.
Working with enlargers /
correct exposure.
Test strips.
B/W Fenton / Cartier BressonWegee /
Ravilious /
Find appropriate examples of photographers
who
explore similar qualities of light to the
approach you have taken. Write them
up in your journal to contextualise your ideas
for the black and white
‘Light’ project.
11
18/11/13 Film: Making
enlargements ,
mounting and
presenting work
Investigation of Jane Bown, Irving
Penn,
Erwin Blumenfeld
Finish taking photos for the B/W Light
project.
Print , mount and present work
12
25/11/13
Photoshop :
improving a portrait:
levels/ curves/
layers/ making
selections/ basic
tools
Nancy Burson, Paul M Smith,
Rijlander
Write up darkroom techniques.
Take a series of digital portraits that
can then be worked on in Photoshop
for week 13. Present digital
investigations.
Make at least 2 photographic
montages using photoshop
13
02/12/13
Photoshop:
adjustment layers
Quickmask / Filters
Hand in Film and
camera control
work.
Use of Photoshop in contemporary media –
advertising etc.
Find and comment on examples of
what you consider to be good and bad
photoshop use in advertising.
Finish writing up examples of Montage
in Photography
Finalise all work for B/W Light project
14
09/12/13
Introduction to Final
Coursework
project
Discussion of Themes : Truth
Time; Social issues;
Begin research for Final Coursework
project
Mocks weekCompletion of B/W
light project –
Demonstration of
Presentation
techniques for B/W
work.
Development of ideas for final
piece; linking
with critical analysis.