Course detail

The Photograpy of Art - Surface and Space

FaVU-1FUPPAcad. year: 2014/2015

The course introduces students to the practical usage of digital photography. We will learn the basics of lighting technique and mastering of the essentials of digital photography. Students will learn to choose appropriate technological procedure and cameras for the particular task.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire the essentials of classical and digital photography, they will be able to document their artworks themselves, and potentially use photography within their own art projects.

Prerequisites

In order to enroll into the course, students have to have acquired technical and technological essentials of classical and digital photography and document an artwork, both in natural and artificial light.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

In order to obtain credits, students will have to fullfill the following assignments:

1. Self-portrait
2. The reproduction of a painting or other two-dimensional image.
the purpously wrong reproduction of an image (converging lines, view from below, view from above)
3. product photography
(glass, pottery, jewel, furniture, textile, etc) - 2 photgraphs
4. sculpture/object in exterior
(wide-angle, detail, choosing the appropriate lifght, composition, standpoint, etc) - 6 photographs
5. Interior photography - exhibition installation (3 photographs]

Course curriculum

Mastering the basics of studio ligting and photographic technology
practical studio photography: 2D objects, 3D objects
Final assignment

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will learn theoretical and practical knowledge essential for the mastering of digital photography. They will learn to choose the appropriate technique and camera for the particular task/.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Kol.autorů; Technické základy fotografie
Michael Freeman; Fotografie v praxi
Michael Freeman; Průvodce světem digitální
Roman Pihan; Mistrovská práce s DSLR
Roman Pihan; Mistrovská práce se světlem

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AS1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AGD2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch APD , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AVI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AEN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AMU , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch APE , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch ATD , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM3 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AS2 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AKG , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AGD1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AIN , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer