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Photography 1

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Course Unit Code330-7020/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KLE0188MgA. Svatopluk Klesnil
Summary
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- define the principle of creating a digital and chemical photographic image
- define the types of instruments and lenses, the use of filters
- Specify the types of digital devices and their functions
- Describe methods of measuring light and types of light sources
- clarify the relationship between learning objectives and learning tasks
- explain the importance of learning tasks for the pupil and for the teacher's work,
Clarification and explanation of terms and basic orientation in digital and chemical photographic techniques and introduction to the basics of photographic craft.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Ensure understanding of the disscused topics. To teach students to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in design practice.
Course Contents
1. Introduction, principle of chem / b / neg neg. and inverse. Image
2. Negative and positive chemical process
3. Principle of digital image creation
4. Digital image parameters
5. Basics of postprocessing and RAW processing
6. Photographic filters
7. Construction of photographic devices and their distribution
8. Specifics of construction of digital photo devices
9. Photographic lenses, parameters and distribution
10. Photographic Lenses Faults
11. Phenomenon of depth of field and perspective
12. Methods of light measurement, light source
13. Phenomenon of Exposure, exposure modes of photodevices
14. Examples of works by major photographers.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
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.
HEDGECOE’S John. Complete Guide to Photography, Dorling Kindersley, London 1994, ISBN-13: 978-1402716539
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.
HEDGECOE’S J. Complete Guide to Photography, Dorling Kindersley, London 1994, ISBN-13: 978-1402716539
Recommended Reading:
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.
Kindersley, D. Velká kniha fotografie. Vašut Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-7236-110-4
SONTAG, S. O fotografii, Paseka, Barrister & Principal 2002 ISBN 80-7185-471-9
KOETZLE, H.-M. Photo Icons. Taschen Kolín, 2005. ISBN 3-8228-4096-3.
KINDERSLEY, D. Velká kniha fotografie. Vašut Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-7236-110-4
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
ExaminationExamination100 51