| CODE | LAS3003 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Nature Photography: Study Tour | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | H - Higher Level | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for the Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The group will be visiting Sicily between the 12th and 14th June 2015. The three main locations to be visited will offer the opportunity to work in habitats that are not found in Malta, with the possibility of using different techniques, equipment and approach relevant to nature photography. The locations are as follows: Day 1: Bosco di Malabotta (Province of Messina) Large woodland primarily of Oak and other woodland Trees. This type of environment will challenge the photographer with low light situations. The woodland flora and fauna is naturally different from those found in the Maltese Archipelago. Day 2: Valle del Anapo (Province of Syracuse) This is a massive system of valleys with the difference to those found locally of having pools and streams on a permanent basis, offering the opportunity to photograph aquatic flora and fauna. The valley is also famous for the circa 5,000 tombs found carved into the sides of the valley walls. Day 3: Mt. Etna (Province of Catania) The high altitude and geology of Mt.Etna will give the group the opportunity to look for and photograph various species of alpine flora, unique to the area because of the micro climate. Lodging will be in an Agriturismo called 'Torre Del Gheppio' L/O Fiumefreddo at the base of Mt.Etna. The group will be lodged on a full board basis, with breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Transport will be provided throughout the visit by means of a mini van and English speaking driver. The opportunity to work in these various habitats and conditions that differ from the local ones will help the participants adapt to different scenarios and the opportunity to experience new forms of flora and fauna, expanding their understanding of the natural world. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the Unit the student will be: - Able to understand the methods and techniques used in nature photography; - Able to learn how to use the relevant equipment; - Able to learn what organisms are to be found in the different habitats discussed; - Able to learn various tricks that need to be used in the field so as to allow the photographer to approach the subject; - Exposed to flora and fauna not found in Malta; - Able to complement and follow up on the knowledge obtained in LAS1009 2. Skills: By the end of the Unit the student will be able to: - Proficiently use the equipment used in nature photography. - Identify the challenges faced by the photographer when taking relevant photographs of nature/wildlife. - Successfully plan and prepare for a study tour abroad. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - AXEL KWET. (2009), European Reptile and Amphibian Guide, UK, New Holland Publishers Ltd. - CHRISTOPHER GREY-WILSON, MARJORIE BLAMEY.(2004), Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean, UK, A&C Black Publishers Ltd. - PAUL DAVIES, BOB GIBBONS (2004), Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Europe, UK, The Crowood Press Ltd. - STERRY,P. (2000), Complete Mediterranean Wildlife, UK, Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and competences: LAS1009 | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Fieldwork and Seminar | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Guido Bonett |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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