Studio of Classic Photography 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 307ESC1 | exam | 4 | 24 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 82 to 102 hours of self-study | English |
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Department
The subject provides Department of Photography
Contents
The course Studio of Classical Photography 1 has a special position in the structure of the courses of the Department of Photography, because all students of the Bachelor's Degree undergo it. Its main purpose is to deepen professional photographic practice, to unify the level of knowledge and experience of all students, to acquire professional work habits including preparation of the workplace, use of studio equipment, processing, work in the photo room, and subsequent adjustment. In completing the required components, students develop their creative thinking in the medium of classical photography.
Main topics
1 - 2/ Introduction to the studio - overview of techniques and their comparison, studio exercise assignment
2 - 3/ Technical exercises in the studio
3 - 4/ Preparation for a large-format portrait and its realization
5/ work in the photo chamber
6/ Technical exercises in the studio
7/ Working in the photobooth with a large format negative
8/ analysis of the results from the workshops of non-stationary photographic techniques
9/ wet collodion process, working with gelatin, transfer to other materials
10/ consultation of concepts and work in process for the final thesis project + studio trip
11/ evaluation of work on studio exercise - proofreading
12/ joint presentation of results, proofreading, ways of adjustment
Learning outcomes
The listener masters the technical exercises and tasks given and develops them in their own work. The learner is able to suggest ways of solving tasks, reflect on technical and conceptual intentions, and experiment and creatively develop assigned procedures in relation to intended outcomes and meanings. He/she is familiar with the classical photographic process, working in the photographic chamber and in the studio, and has a practical overview from historical techniques to digital processing of technical images. He is able to summarize his work into representative units and reflect theoretically.
Prerequisites and other requirements
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Literature
Required:
Barnbaum Bruce: Essence of Photography,The: Seeing and Creativity, Rocky Nook, 2021
Bouveresse Clara: Women Photographers, Thames & Hudson, 2020
Hunter Fil, Biver Steven, Fugua Paul: Light Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting, Routledge, 2015
Warner Marien Mary: Photography: A Cultural History (5th edition), Laurence King Publishing, 2021
Wintour Anna: Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland, Phaidon Press, 2021
Recommended:
ms Ansel: The Negative, Ansel Adams Photography, Series 2, 2015
Adams Ansel: The Camera, Ansel Adams Photography, Series 1, 2014
Adams Ansel: The Print, Ansel Adams Photography, Series 1, 2014
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment, Steidl, 2018
Knight Chris: Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow, Rocky Nook, 2017
Evaluation methods and criteria
Active participation, completion of ongoing tasks, realization of an individual exhibition project, realization of a studio assignment on a given topic common to all students
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Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:
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| 09:00–17:00 | Martin STECKER | Room No. 112 Lažanský palác |
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Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2022 (Required subjects)