Introduction to the Theory of Photography 1

Tutor:

Helena MUSILOVÁ

Synopsis:

Lectures will be aimed at introducing students to the theory of photography and formulating a view on thematic problems connected with photography in its existence, i.e. in particular the relationship of photography and transverse sciences, for instance, and contemporary social themes. Students are acquainted with the basic approaches to the perception of the photographic image and the possibilities of its interpretation.

Prerequisites:

Evaluation

The handing in of one seminar work on a theme based on topical exhibitions visited and prepared in a form agreed in advance, involvement in discussion and attendance at lectures.

Study Objectives:

Outline and Syllabus:

The aim of the lectures is to introduce students to the basic questions of the theory of photography and art theory in general with the emphasis on themes characteristic for the entire development of photography as a medium, i.e. in particular to show the relationship of photography to the transverse sciences (philosophy, aesthetics, psychology, sociology, ethics, history, art history, etc.) and acquaint them with the standing of photography in topical social themes, especially in relation to politics, advertising, feminism, etc.

They will show the possibilities of the presentation of photographs as works of art (gallery and commercial context) and within the framework of this acquaintance with the basic approaches to perception of the photographic image. Students will be led to understand the sense of critical consideration of works of art and learn to differentiate between criticism, reviews, essays, reports, medallions and other means of reflecting a work of art, and in addition they will be acquainted with the manner of processing source materials and other practical preparation for the writing of theoretical work.

The idea of this subject is to lead the students to an understanding of creative art in the context of period connections and to try to find values independent of space and time; photography will be presented here as an inseparable and in many cases decisive part of modern and contemporary art.

Supervised by: Mgr. Helena Musilová

Study materials:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2009/2010:

	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 TR 304 Učebna KF (Tržiště 20, Praha 1) MUSILOVÁ H. 09:00–10:35 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Schedule for summer semester 2009/2010:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Fotografie EN - bakalář (qualification subject)