Studio Photography 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language of instruction | Semester |
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| 307EPHO1 | credit | 2 | 24 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 32 to 42 hours of self-study | English | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Lenka GLISNÍKOVÁ, Karolína MATUŠKOVÁ
Department
The subject provides Department of Photography
Contents
The photography course focuses on practical exercises in the studio. Students work in teams and learn through specific photographic assignments, such as working with objects, working with light (understanding different light sources and their properties), manipulating the background, creating scenography, exploring the photogenic qualities of materials, and developing collaboration skills (including role hierarchy within a photography team). The practical exercises foster students’ ability to work creatively even with limited technical and time resources. Each assignment is approached with the student’s own creative input. The workshop is designed to provide a platform for creative freedom and experimentation.
The course takes place as a two-day, full-day workshop held twice per semester. The teaching focuses on intuitive work with materials, structure, and color. We focus on still life and portrait photography; in both genres, we work with props.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, students:
– Are familiar with studio lighting techniques and the photographic studio environment; they know how to prepare the workspace for the execution of specific tasks.
– Are able to work both independently and as part of a team, handling both technical and creative aspects of assigned projects.
– Begin to build a portfolio that meets the technical and aesthetic standards of professional commercial practice, while reflecting their individual artistic perspective.
Prerequisites and other requirements
Active engagement in the creative process. Openness to new impulses and ideas from fellow students. The aim of the course is not to achieve a perfect result, but to explore ways of approaching one’s own vision even under limited conditions.
Literature
Advertising campaigns, social media, lifestyle magazines.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is completed with a pass/fail assessment. Evaluation is based on: active participation (minimum 80% attendance), submission of photographs created during the exercises, the level of collaboration and support provided to other students. An individual aesthetic approach to the assigned projects is welcomed and expected.
Note
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Schedule for winter semester 2026/2027:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Thu | 10:00–15:00 | Lenka GLISNÍKOVÁ Karolína MATUŠKOVÁ |
Studio No. 113 Lažanský palác |
intensive teaching blocks on 5.-6. 11. 2026, 3.-4. 12. 2026 (Studio A+B, 10:00-15:00) | parallel1 |
Schedule for summer semester 2026/2027:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Photography CZ - bachelor - 2022 (Required subjects)
- Photography CZ - bachelor - 2026 (Required subjects)
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2022 (Required subjects)
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2026 (Required subjects)