Dokumentary Photography 1
- Course unit code:
- 303DF1
- Course unit title:
- Dokumentary Photography 1
- Mode of delivery:
- zápočet
- Range:
- 18/S
- Type of course unit:
- Study plan Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář – compulsory subject
Study plan Audiovizuální studia - bakalář – compulsory subject - Level of course unit:
- Year of study
- Study plan Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář – 2nd year
Study plan Audiovizuální studia - bakalář – 2nd year - Semester when the course unit is delivered
- zimní
- Number of ECTS credits allocated:
- 1
- Garant předmětu:
- Karel CUDLÍN
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Karel CUDLÍN
- Study Objectives:
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The purpose is an introduction to individual photography genres and understanding of the difference between a factual depiction of reality and the artistic image as a chosen visual work.
- Mode of delivery:
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Dialogue and consultations about the presented photographs.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
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Basic knowledge of photography technology and working with photographic equipment.
- Recommended optional programme components
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No elective requirements.
- Course contents:
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Winter Semester:
Series of photographs on a topic assigned by the instructor:
1 - Structure of material - two photos - one factually displays the given material, the other is a artistic study of the structure of the given material
2 - A portrait or self-portrait, one capturing features of the person photographed, the other is an artistic or symbolic study of the human head
3 - Architecture or Landscape - two photos - one captures a selected construction /landscape/ as a whole, the second a characteristic detail.
4 - Still life - two photos - one photo still life found in the surroundings, the seond a still life created by the student
5 - A scene - one photo capturing an event, an event of daily life.
- Study materials:
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A new history of photography edited by Michel Frizot, koneman 1998
Česká fotografie 20.století, Vladimír Borgis, Jan Mlčoch, Kant 2009
Fotografické publikace nakladatelství Torst , Kant a Galerie Nový svět, Praha
- Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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skills exercises
- Assessment methods and criteria
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Winter Semester:
Students consult with the instructor about their work throughout, grading - January
Any type of technology - analog and digital
Summer Semester:
A series of photos on a topic selected by the student.
The student, upon agreement with the instructor selects their own topic and after approval and a written explication, creates a collection of a minimum of 6 mutually linked photos.
The purpose is to broaden the independent consideration of photography and the creation of a mutually linked collection according to the choice of the student whether it is a documentary, concept, selection of independent artistic photos, journal, etc.
Deadlines and grading:
Winter Semester:
Students consult with the instructor about their work throughout, grading - January
Any type of technology - analog and digital
In both semesters each consultation is also a discussion of modern trends in photography, photography techniques, exhibitions, etc.
- Language of instruction:
- Czech
- Work placement(s):
- Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.
- Course web page:
- Note:
- Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:
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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 Fri Thu Fri - Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject)
- Audiovizuální studia - bakalář (qualification subject)