Photography and Digital Media: Introduction to the Practice

This module provides the technical skills necessary for artists to utilise photography and digital media as an integral part of their practice. Through the completion of a digital portfolio and a printed project the student is introduced to the basic skills required to work competently with these media.

This is practical module which aims to introduce the student to the creative possibilities of these media.

1. Understand the basic technical aspects of photography and digital media as they are relevant to practising artists.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the various means of production of still and moving digital images.

3. Demonstrate the ability to develop, transform, and critically evaluate an original idea, across
   a range of digital processes.

4. Exercise independence and self-motivation towards the conception and completion of quality digital and photographic projects.

5. Demonstrate an awareness of the variety of digital and photographic work within the contemporary art establishment.