The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Un...
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA.
Module Descriptor
Creative Darkroom Level 6 N32778 www.fetac.ie
Summary of Contents Introduc tion
Describes context and objectives
Module Title
Indicates the module content. This title appears on the learner’s certificate. It can be used to download the module from the website www.fetac.ie .
Module Code
An individual code is assigned to each module
Level Credit Value Purpose Preferred Entry Level Special Requirements General Aims Units Specific Learning Outcomes Portfolio of Assessment Grading Individual Candidate Marking Sheets Module Results Summary Sheet Appendices
Indicates where the award is placed in the National Framework of Qualification, from Level 6 to Level 6 Denotes the amount of credit that a learner accumulates on achievement of the module. Describes in summary what the learner will achieve on successfully completing the module and in what learning and vocational contexts the module has been developed. Where relevant, it lists what certification will be awarded by other certification agencies. Recommends the level of previous achievement or experience of the learner. Usually ‘none’ but in some cases detail is provided here of specific learner or course provider requirements. There may also be reference to the minimum safety or skill requirements that learners must achieve prior to assessment. Describe in 3-5 statements the broad skills and knowledge learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module. Structure the learning outcomes; there may be no units. Describe in specific terms the knowledge and skills that learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module. Provides details on how the learning outcomes are to be assessed. Provides details of the grading system used. List the assessment criteria for each assessment technique and the marking system. Records the marks for each candidate in each assessment technique and in total. It is an important record for centres of their candidate’s achievements. Can include approval forms for national governing bodies.
Glossary of Assessment Techniques
Explains the types of assessment techniques used to assess standards.
Assessment Principles
Describes the assessment principles that underpin the FETAC (FETAC) approach to assessment.
Introduction A module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain an FETAC award. Candidates are assessed to establish whether they have achieved the required standards. Credit is awarded for each module successfully completed. The standards in a module are expressed principally in terms of specific learning outcomes, i.e. what the learner will be able to do on successful completion of the module. The other elements of the module - the purpose, general aims, assessment details and assessment criteria combine with the learning outcomes to state the standards in a holistic way. While FETAC is responsible for setting the standards for certification in partnership with course providers and industry, it is the course providers who are responsible for the design of the learning programmes. The duration, content and delivery of learning programmes should be appropriate to the learners’ needs and interests, and should enable the learners to reach the standard as described in the modules. Modules may be delivered alone or integrated with other modules. The development of learners’ core skills is a key objective of vocational education and training. The opportunity to develop these skills may arise through a single module or a range of modules. The core skills include: • • • • • • • • • • • •
taking initiative taking responsibility for one’s own learning and progress problem solving applying theoretical knowledge in practical contexts being numerate and literate having information and communication technology skills sourcing and organising information effectively listening effectively communicating orally and in writing working effectively in group situations understanding health and safety issues reflecting on and evaluating quality of own learning and achievement.
Course providers are encouraged to design programmes which enable learners to develop core skills.
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Module Title
Creative Darkroom Practice
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Module Code
N32778
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Level
6
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Value
1 credit
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Purpose
This module is designed to extend the candidates awareness of darkroom procedure and technique from the level of basic competency to that of highly skilled practitioner. The learner will gain skills in processing and enlargement techniques to a level of ability which will allow an application of skills to professional standard across a range of areas. The Darkroom Practice module is designed to integrate with and support other photography modules.
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Preferred Entry Level
None
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Special Requireme nts None
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General Aims
This module aims to enable the learner to:
8.1
Acquire the necessary skills for creative darkroom practice
8.2
Mix and store chemicals to perform at their optimum
8.3
Process film to control contrast
8.4
Acquire a level of competence commensurate with industry level
8.5
Demonstrate an awareness of tonal inflection as an influential factor in print appreciation
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Units
The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 5 units
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5
Darkroom Design and Layout Equipment Materials Processing and Printing Presentation of Work
Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1
Darkroom Design and Layout Learners should be able to:
10.1.1
Plan key elements in Darkroom Layout
10.1.2
Set up and utilise equipment suitable to carry out a range of darkroom tasks
10.1.3
Source and select materials suitable for the range of work to be undertaken
10.1.4
Ensure darkroom safety at all times
10.1.5
Design a working darkroom for one or more users
Unit 2
Equipment Learners should be able to:
10.2.1
Source and select equipment appropriate to the type/s of work to be undertaken
10.2.2
Understand the difference between enlargers used to produce particular/various results
10.2.3
State the appropriate lenses needed to print from 35mm, 120mm and 5” X 4” negatives
10.2.4
Describe the need for and principle behind the use of safelights for colour and black and white work in the darkroom
10.2.5
Interface with digital media
Unit 3
Materials Learners should be able to:
10.3.1
Source and identify a range of chemicals used in film processing and printing
10.3.2
Mix and store chemicals to perform at their optimum
10.3.3
Identify a range of papers, describe their characteristics and evidence creative discernment in application to work
10.3.4
Work with and discard all chemicals in a safe and environmentally friendly manner
Unit 4
Processing and Printing Learners should be able to:
10.4.1
Mix chemicals to optimum dilution and temperature suitable to the particular films and papers chosen for the work
10.4.2
Either extend or reduce film development time to produce desired contrast ratios
10.4.3
Process, wash, dry and store film and papers to maximise archival properties of materials
10.4.4
Utilise a range of filters to control print contrast
10.4.5
Utilise localised printing techniques to control print contrast
10.4.6
Utilise localised printing techniques to creatively alter the appearance of the print
10.4.7
Demonstrate creative sensibility when making enlargements
10.4.8
Utilise digital media to reference, file and store work
Unit 5
Presentation of Work Learners should be able to:
10.5.1
Choose print sizes which enhance the impact of the images
selected for enlargement
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10.5.2
Choose mounting board and framing which maximize the visual qualities of final prints
10.5.3
Select and display images in a manner which suitably adds to the desired intention of the work
Portfolio of Assessment: Assessment is devised by the internal assessor with external Moderation by FETAC Summary Assignments Project (2)
30% 70%
11.1 Assignment The internal assessor will design a brief that requires the candidate to 1. Utilise localised printing techniques to produce three different interpretations from the same negative 2. Make 4 different enlargements each from 35mm, and 6cmX6cm (or 6cmX6.45cm) 3. Make one enlargement on fibre based paper from a 5”X 4” negative. Print to 20” X 16” 4. Store work on computer file
11.2 Project x 2 : The internal assessor will design a brief that requires the candidate to Print project materials to an acceptably high standard utilising tonalities which suitably add to the required interpretation of the initial concept/ brief Using fibre based paper, print 4 enlargements to 12” X 16” utilising any techniques necessary to produce high quality images.
Assessment Marking Sheets Maximum Marks per Marking Sheet Candidate Forename
Mark Sheet 1 30
Mark Sheet 2 70
Signed: Internal Assessor: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________ This sheet is for internal assessors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external Authenticator.
