DU2379 Introduction to practical photography I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Armutidisová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Irena Armutidisová
Department of Art History – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Art History – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Wednesday 14:00–17:40 K31
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the basics necessary to master the practical use of analogue and digital photography. The aim is to introduce students to the theoretical foundations of classical photography, to acquire the basic knowledge to master the black and white photographic process negative-positive and to learn its practical use. Through practical exercises to acquire the basics of lighting and scanning techniques and thus gain the ability to estimate the appropriate technique or material for their creative project.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to navigate in the field of analogue and digital photography. He/she is able to use photography in practice within his/her own specialization.
Syllabus
  • - introduction to the documentation of fine art
  • - photographic materials
  • - photographic equipment
  • - digital photography
  • - technological procedures of b&w photography - theoretical and practical part
Literature
  • FREEMAN, Michael. Průvodce světem digitální fotografie. 1. vyd. Praha: Svojtka & Co, 2004, 224 s. ISBN 8072379623. info
  • JIRÁČEK, Milič. Technické základy fotografie. 1. vyd. Praha: Komora fotografických živností, 2002, 206 s. ISBN 80-02-01492-8. info
  • FREEMAN, John. Fotografie v praxi. 2. vyd. Čestlice: Rebo Productions, 2000, 254 s. ISBN 8072341413. info
Teaching methods
theoretical preparation in the form of lectures; practical exercises
Assessment methods
credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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