English - Still Photography

Tutor:

Zdeněk KRÁL

Synopsis:

The course is designed for advanced students of still photography

Prerequisites:

Study Objectives:

Outline and Syllabus:

): The main objective of the course is to improve and extend the vocabulary and terminology concerning the area of still photography. Students will be prepared to develop their abilities to speak on professional topics, to discuss the technical aspects of the profession, the social position of still photography as a kind of art, its aesthetic values etc. The topics will deal with the history of still photography, its current situation as well as its future prospects and importance.

Vocabulary: technical expressions concerning photographic equipment, description of cameras and accessories, their key parts, branches of still photography, terminology from the areas of aesthetics, fine arts etc.

Grammar: Joining this course will be conditioned by perfect knowledge of all categories of grammar and their faultless practical application.

Written skills: writing application letters for stays abroad, grantst, preparing a speech for an exhibition opening, a conference or photographic contest, writing reviews etc.

Study materials:

Feininger: The Complete Photographer

G. Constantine/J.Wallis: The Thames and Hudson Manual of Professional Photography,

Picture monographies as well as summarising publications comprising both photographs and accompanying texts about prominent and outstanding photographers

Note:

Further information:

Course may be repeated

Schedule for winter semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Animovaná tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Dokumentární tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Animovaná tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Scenáristika a dramaturgie - bakalář (optional subject)
• Scenáristika a dramaturgie - magistr (optional subject)
• Režie - bakalář (optional subject)
• Režie - magistr (optional subject)
• Kamera - bakalář (optional subject)
• Kamera - magistr (optional subject)
• Produkce - bakalář (optional subject)
• Produkce - magistr (optional subject)
• Audiovizuální studia - bakalář (optional subject)
• Střihová skladba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Střihová skladba - magistr (optional subject)
• Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Zvuková tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - bakalář (optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - magistr (optional subject)
• Audiovizuální studia - magistr (optional subject)