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Photography I

Language of instruction čeština
Code 340-0413
Abbreviation FO1
Course title Photography I
Coordinating department Department of Machine and Industrial Design
Course coordinator Ing. Petr Zatloukal

Course aims

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• describe the principles of creating digital and chemical photographic images,
• define different types of cameras and lenses and the use of filters,
• specify different types of digital cameras and their functions,
• describe methods of light measurement and types of light sources,
• explain the relationship between learning objectives and learning tasks,
• explain the importance of learning tasks for both students and teachers.

The course aims to clarify and explain fundamental concepts, provide a basic understanding of digital and chemical photographic techniques, and introduce students to the fundamentals of photographic practice.

Literature

BIRGUS, V., MLČOCH J.. Česká fotografie 20. století. Praha: KANT, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7437-026-7 .
Mrázková, D., Remeš, V. Cesty Československé fotografie. Mladá fronta Praha, 1989. ISBN 80-204-0015-X .
Pihan, R. Mistrovství práce s DSLR. IDIF Praha, 2008. ISBN 80-903210-8-9 .
Kindersley, D. Velká kniha fotografie. Vašut Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-7236-110-4
HEDGECOE’S John. Complete Guide to Photography, Dorling Kindersley, London 1994, ISBN-13: 978-1402716539 

Advised literature

SONTAG, Susan. O fotografii, Paseka, Barrister & Principal 2002 ISBN 80-7185-471-9
Koetzle, H.-M. Photo Icons. Taschen Kolín, 2005. ISBN 3-8228-4096-3 .