Course detail

Studio II - Photography - winter

FaVU-B2FO-ZAcad. year: 2023/2024

Semestrial work - “Reconstruction / Interpretation 1”
writing essays
Major work - exhibition series for the semester exam.
+ Spontaneous exercises (tasks will be given during the learning process, intended for all students except those who are fully dedicated to their own work)

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

15

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Ivars Gravlejs, Ph.D.

Department

Photography Studio (AFO)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of the studied subject. Open communication for collaboration. Interest in sustainable development of creativity. Interest in experimentation and self critical approach.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Exam.

Aims

The analysis of the photographic image, understanding the aesthetics and content.
Interconnection of theoretical and practical work. An overview of new approaches to photography.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

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

Syllabus

Semestrial work - “Reconstruction / Interpretation 1”
Students will have to choose one photograph (which they consider as a good one) and to write an essay about it. In essay must be mentioned the reasons why student chose the picture according to content, aesthetic and formal criteria. Later students will have to make presentation about the selected photograph in the class. The continuation of the task will be specified during the process of presentations.
Each week will be held mandatory studio meetings, individual consultations and discussions about students' major work. The student is required to reflect on their work.
Assignments and topic of semestrial work might change during the study process.

Seminar

156 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Ivars Gravlejs, Ph.D.