Visual Theory 1
- Course unit code:
- 311VT1
- Course unit title:
- Visual Theory 1
- Mode of delivery:
- zkouška
- Range:
- 2/T
- Type of course unit:
- Study plan Fotografie EN - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Fotografie EN - magistr – optional subject
Study plan Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography – optional subject
Study plan Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting – optional subject
Study plan Cinema and Digital Media - Directing – optional subject
Study plan Fotografie EN - magistr: restaurování – optional subject - Level of course unit:
- Year of study
- předmět nemá určen ročník studia
- Semester when the course unit is delivered
- zimní i letní
- Number of ECTS credits allocated:
- 3
- Garant předmětu:
- Marla Beth LAZROE
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Marla Beth LAZROE
- Study Objectives:
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1.To present and build a basic working vocabulary with which to discuss the way visual images, particularly photographs, are constructed;
2.For students to be able to identify and understand the visual functions of each of these elements in terms of their desired effect or impact on viewers;
3.For students to analyse, explore and question:
-the relationships between the image-maker, viewer, subject and commissioning agent; and
-the various functions of images;
4. To consolidate the above material in the context of contemporary uses of image
- Mode of delivery:
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lecture/seminar
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
- Recommended optional programme components
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None
- Course contents:
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This course explores how visual images (concentrating mainly on photographs and film images) are constructed. It analyses the use of various aesthetic and design elements used by image-makers and the effects of these elements on the viewer. It is in lecture/seminar format in which students are given simple practical as well as theoretical assignments to enable them to experience the effects of these dynamics for themselves. There are both slide and video presentations to support the content of the lectures.
- Study materials:
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Required Reading
Lazroe, Beth, Photography as Visual Communication, a curriculum, FAMU, Prague, 1998. Available in the FAMU International Office.
Recommended Reading
1. Lazroe, Beth, Perception, Culture, Representation and the Photographic Image, World Young Photography, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1997.
2. Hall, Stuart , Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. Milton Keynes: The Open University, 1997.
3. Berger, John, Ways of Seeing, BBC and Penguin Books Ltd., London 1972.
4. Fiske, John, Introduction to Communications Studies, 2nd edition, Routledge, London and New York, 1990.
5. Price, Stuart, Media Studies, Pitman Publishing, London, 1994.
6. Time-Life Books, The Art of Photography, Time-Life International (Nederland), 1973.
7. Webster, Frank, The New Photography, Responsibility in Visual Education, John Calder, London, Riverrun Press, New York, 1985.
Library sections: Communications and media, Photography, Culture, Visual Culture, Social groups/classes, Anthropology.
- Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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The course will be conducted in lecture/seminar format. Lectures follow a class textbook written by the instructor (Lazroe, Beth, Photography as Visual Communication, A Curriculum, FAMU, Prague, 1998) according to the weekly schedule. Copies may be purchased through the FAMU International office on the first floor.
- Assessment methods and criteria
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Assessment will be based on (1) how well students are able to apply the material presented and discussed each week in lecture to images chosen and, for classwork assignments, written about by the students; (2) a final examination essay, to be developed related to lecture material and illustrating points and ideas with images of students' own choice. Because (1) requires class participation, without which students will not understand the requirements for the written work for both the homework assignments and the exam, attendance is an integral part of this grade.
Initial weekly seminars will be based on homework assignments, where students will either take or submit published photographs or images of their choice, sometimes together with a short essay. Assignments are therefore required to be submitted on time. Students are expected to inform the lecturer in advance if they will be late in fulfilling an assignment (up to one week after it is due); late work will not be accepted unless this is done. Students who do not submit the homework assignments will additionally be ineligible to take the final exam. Students are also expected, as a basic courtesy, to inform the lecturer in advance if they expect to be late or absent, or the absence will not be excused. A maximum of 3 excused absences is permitted; otherwise credit may not be given or students not allowed to take the final exam.
Assessment and final grade:
The course grade will be calculated as follows:
-Attendance ? 10%
-Assignments/class participation ? 40%
-final examination ? 50%
- Language of instruction:
- English
- Work placement(s):
- Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.
- Course web page:
- Note:
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All images submitted for homework/seminar assignments should be in hard copy, at least A4 (8x10 inches) photocopies. All images must include citations; terminology from the lectures/coursebook may not be Googled for relevant examples. Written essays should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman. All homework materials must be properly packaged or will not be accepted.
- 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:
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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 - The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Fotografie EN - bakalář (optional subject)
- Fotografie EN - magistr (optional subject)
- Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography (optional subject)
- Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (optional subject)
- Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)
- Fotografie EN - magistr: restaurování (optional subject)