Hi! I have decided to start up a new blog with my photography musings now that I have finished my studies in photography with the Open College of the Arts. This new blog will cover a variety of topics and will reflect on my experiences of what attracts me to the medium of photography, especially … Continue reading My New Blog: Framed by the Light
My Assessment Grade for Contextual Studies and Moving Forwards
Last month I received my grades for assessment for both Contextual Studies and Body of Work. I am really pleased with both grades and the feed forward accompanying them.
Navigating My Blog for Contextual Studies and Looking at Ways I’ve Achieved Learning Outcomes
My blog for Contextual Studies is a place where I've compiled and reflected on relevant research informing my theory, which in turn informs my practice. In this post I describe ways to effectively navigate this blog as well as attaching a document outlining ways I believe I've achieved the Learning Outcomes.
Research Folder Part 5
This is an archive of online material, physical books and artists that I’ve researched while conducting Contextual Studies Part 5, compiled in one place.
Assignment 5 – Extended Written Project – Final Draft – Revised
I have revised my extended written project final draft based on the feedback I received in my tutor report for Assignment 5.
‘Artwashing’ gentrification is a problem – but vilifying the artists involved is not the answer – Anna Francis Notes
There are areas I agree with Anna Francis (2017) in the article ''Artwashing' gentrification is a problem - but vilifying the artists involved is not the answer' and other areas I don't. In this post I'll outline my reasoning why.
Tutor Report for Assignment 5 – Contextual Studies and Refinements Made
I have attached below my tutor report for Assignment 5 - Contextual Studies. Overall this draft of the essay was much better received but there were some amendments suggested by my tutor to further improve the essay. I have since refined the essay based on my tutor's comments and I have recorded these edits below also.
Assignment 2 – Literature Review – Updated
I have updated my literature review after receiving my tutor report for Assignment 2. I have refined the literature review and attached the updated version.
Self-assessment for Assignment 5 – Contextual Studies
In this self-assessment of Assignment 5 - Contextual Studies I will evaluate how my final draft of the extended written project holds up against the criteria for Contextual Studies. The criteria are demonstration of subject based knowledge and understanding, demonstration of research skills, demonstration of critical and evaluation skills and finally communication.
Assignment 5 – Extended Written Project Final Draft with Abstract
I have attached below my final draft for my extended written project, along with my accompanying abstract and bibliography.
Photography 3: Contextual Studies 