Course detail

Basics of Photography

FaVU-ZAFOTAcad. year: 2017/2018

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.

Guarantor

doc. MgA. Filip Cenek

Department

Department of Audiovisual Technology (KAT)

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

None.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

credit

Course curriculum

Mastering the basics of studio ligting and photographic technology.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will learn theoretical and practical knowledge essential for the mastering of analogue photography.

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

Attendance.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Freaman, Michael: Fotografie v praxi, Zoner Press 2013 (CS)

Recommended reading

Flusser, Vilém: Za filosofii fotografie, Fra 2013 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme Bachelor's

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

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Ivars Gravlejs, Ph.D.
Mgr. Tomáš Javůrek, Ph.D.