Photography Assignments 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 displaying the given material, the other an 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 still-life found in the surroundings, the second still-life created by the student.

5 - A scene - one photo capturing 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:

field 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.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

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