Dokumentary Photography 2

Subject guarantor:

Karel CUDLÍN

Name of lecturer(s):

Karel CUDLÍN

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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 study:

Dialogue and consultations about the presented photographs.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of photography technology and working with photographic equipment.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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:

skills exercises.

Assessment methods and criteria:

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.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

	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 213 Studentská místnost KDT (Lažanský palác) CUDLÍN K. 14:50–17:15 ODD WEEK (paralelka 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	14:50–17:15	CUDLÍN K.	Studentská místnost KDT Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Documentary Film - Bachelor (qualification subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Bachelor (qualification subject)