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 | winter |
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The subject provides Department of Photography
Contents
The course Studio of Classical Photography 1 is especially for the students who want to discover deeply the analog process of the photography. In the first term students mainly 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
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.
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 2025/2026:
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Wed | 09:00–16:25 | Martin STECKER | Attic Classroom (Beroun) UVS Beroun, Barrandova 30, Beroun |
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Schedule for summer semester 2025/2026:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Photography EN - Bachelor - 2022 (Required elective subjects)