Course detail

The Photography of Art - Theoretical Lectures

FaVU-1FUAcad. year: 2016/2017

Introduction to documentary art photography
Introduction to history of photography
Classical cameras
Development and construction of cameras
Digital cameras
Development and construction of digital cameras
Exposure - apperture - time
Photographic materials
Digital vs. classical photography
Practical assignments

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Irena Armutidisová

Department

Section of AV 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

Students must have basic technical and technological knowledge of classical and digital photography

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

The following assignments have to be fulfilled in order to obtain credits:
1. Self-portrait.
2. Time priority (two comparative photographs)
3. Apperture priority (two comparative photographs)
4. The lense focal point (two comparative photographs)
5. B&W vs. color (two comparative photographs).

Course curriculum

Introduction to documentary art photography
Introduction to history of photography
Classical cameras
Development and construction of cameras
Digital cameras
Development and construction of digital cameras
Exposure - apperture - time
Photographic materials
Digital vs. classical photography
Practical assignments

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will acquire wider orientation of technical and technological elements of classical and digital photography.
Students will learn the essential theory necessary to master the B&W photographic proces (negative - positive)
They will be able to distinguish between the basic types of cameras, choose the appropriate camera for the particular task.
The subject will introduce them to the basic theory and practice with digital 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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

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

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Irena Armutidisová

Seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Irena Armutidisová