Technical Basics of Photography 2

Code:

307ETR2

Completion:

Credits:

Range:

2/T

Tutor:

Vladan KRUMPL, Martin STECKER

Synopsis:

The aim of this subject is to try and verify in practice theoretical knowledge acquired in subjects such as the Physical and Chemical Fundamentals of Photography by solving concrete tasks. Students will also learn how to use the technical equipment of the Photography Department, including methods of comparing images processed using analogue and digital technologies.

Jazyk výuky:

Prerequisites:

Evaluation

WS - a graded credit will be given on the basis of a test from theoretical knowledge and evaluation of the work presented by the student, the teacher will assess exact compliance with the assignment and the quality of processing

SS - an exam: test and evaluation of the work presented by the student, the teacher will assess exact compliance with the assignment and the quality processing

Participation: the students will not be graded unless they have at least 80% attendance in the course.

Study Objectives:

Outline and Syllabus:

Description of the subject, assignments: (assignment 1P1)

1. Light, diffusion of light - (Newton, Huygens, Young) electromagnetic spectrum - (wave length, frequency, the speed of light, reflection, refraction) Light sources, temperature of chromaticity

Practical assignment: daylight and studio light, different kinds of light, basic principles, possibilities of changing the light character and mastering the light. Advantages of particular systems.

2. Rudiments of exponometry, fotometrical units, different types of measuring instruments - advantages and ways of measuring and controlling, luminance range of the scene, exponometrical tools, zonal system

3. Basic kinds of cameras, their construction, advantages and use

Practical assignment: work with Sinar camera - making 1 print under glass with grey and colour model - demonstration of transferring colours into black and white spectrum, deciding on the right exposure, and demonstration of ways of developing 6x9 cm. (1 enlargement 24x30cm)

4. Theory of displaying, lens´ construction and defects, resolution

Practical assignment: Extreme limits of school lenses, visual field, basic tests of resolution, 1 photograph of the surface structure of a subject with practical use of Scheimpflug?s condition of developing the film 9x12cm. (1 enlargement 30x40cm)

5. Perspective and focal length, equalization of perpendiculars - restitution, deciding on light range of the scene in a studio

Practical assignment: making 2 compositions of geometrical subjects with different lighting and perspective, using restitution in one picture. (2 enlargements 24x30cm)

6. Restitution and its use outdoor, especially applied on architecture issue

Practical assignment: assistance service for 2nd year - every student of 2nd year chooses on the bases of mutual agreement a student of 1st year, who will assist him with realization of the architecture assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to verify theoretical knowledge in a standard practice and to gain experience with assisting.

7. Work with a Hasselblad camera on classical material and a digital back, digital cameras, possibilities of use, comparing of results from analogue and digital photography in static and live photography

Practical assignment: following assignments will always have present a confrontation of both technologies following the assignment Work with computers and digital imaging

8. Technical rudiments of photographing glass, possibilities of lighting, used material

2 photographs 30x40 on both light and dark background + digital record, print

9. Technical rudiments of photographing metallic objects

1 photograph 30x40 + digital record, print

10. Technical rudiments of photographing ceramics

2 photographs 30x40 on both light and dark background + digital record, print

Lectured by: Mgr. Martin Stecker

Contact: 737 725 095, stecker@f.amu.cz

Consultation: Wednesday 3pm - 5pm, room 117

Study materials:

Note:

Schedule for summer semester 2007/2008:

	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
Mon
Tue	místnost 114 Atelér B KF (Lažanský palác) STECKER M. 15:40–17:15 SUDÝ TÝDEN (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri	místnost 112 Učebna KF (Lažanský palác) KRUMPL V. 11:30–13:05 LICHÝ TÝDEN (přednášková par. 1)

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Fotografie EN - bakalář (qualification subject)