Documentary Photography 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 307EDO1 | Z | 1 | 13/S | English | winter |
- Subject guarantor:
- Viktor KOLÁŘ
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Viktor KOLÁŘ
- Learning outcomes of the course unit:
- Mode of study:
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
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None
- Recommended optional programme components:
- Žádné další nepovinné vzdělávací složky.
- Course contents:
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Our first goal is to define the difference between „reportage“ and „documentary“ photography, searching for your „personal theme“ and consequently how keep working on it. „The personal theme“ and the spiral of time. Visual language of „reportage“ and „documentary“ photography,Learn what is the difference between documenting apart from interpreting reality in the world around us with one´s camera. To master working process with digital files, contact sheets, proof prints and finally to edit one´s work. That may strengthen your independence when working on assignments given by newspapers, magazines, and other institutions.
Learn how to get used to accepting criticism from the outside - one of the guarantees of personal growth. Also to evaluate work done by other photographers.
Master visual literacy and also to learn about who is our audience.Important is to gain knowledge about human types, body language in regard to producing strong and personal images.
To understand role of a success, recognition of our work in regard to our possible life in photography in a long run.What is morality and spirituality as good companions in our persuasion of photography. Authorship and its protection from electronic manipulation.
Vital part of our seminars will be dedicated to evaluating photographs.
Grading:
The students assignments will be evaluated by supervising teacher , also the attendance of seminar in both semesters is 60%, individual engagement will contribute as well to final grading. For winter semester there are evaluated the two assignements bellow:
For summer semester there is evaluated„Thematic reportage /Photo -story“.
List of Assignments - 1st year
Theme: 1/ „ Unique event“
Motto: „Something what shall not happen again?“
The unique event could be anything from a real event that takes place „indoors“ or „outdoors“ /social, cultural, sports, private event/ to whatever is considered by you as unique, simply worth of recording . The quality which matters is from what angle you approach the subject matter and what you want to emphasize. Not only the subject matter is important even more is your point of view.
The creative process is following:
1/ consulting the subject with your teacher;
2/ submitting the contact sheets, later proof prints for editing;
3/ selection of 10 photos, enlarge them up to 18x24cm or 24x30cm;
4/ deadline - December -January 2013/14
Theme: 2/ „Reportage portrait“
To depict someone : a friend, your landlord, brief encounter in his / her environment. One photo should be a real close-up of the person. Any approach is welcome when your photos are introducing the subject with competence.
The creative process is following:
1/ consulting the subject with your teacher;
2/ submitting the contact sheets, later proof prints for editing;
3/ selection of 5 photos, enlarge them up to 18x24cm or 24x30cm;
4/deadline December-January 2013/14
Theme: 3/ „Thematic reportage“ /Photo-story
This is the main assignment for „reportage“ and „documentary “ seminar in the 1st year. Usually the first step is to sit down and write an outline of the possible project onto the paper. Most challenging job may seem to be looking for theme that is close to your heart, your inclinations because you work on it over a period of time. This work is mainly concerned with your ability to tell visually the story. By shooting from different distance /close-ups, medium distance + general views/ and perspective, you will create dynamic, fresh and personal visual account.
The creative process is following:
1/ consulting the subject with your teacher;
2/ writing an outline on A4;
3/ systematically consulting with your teacher;
4/ submitting the contact sheets and proof prints for editing;
5/ select and enlarge 15-30 photos, 30x40cm or 50x60cm;
6/ deadline - June 2014
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Grading of the assigned exercise
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- Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:
- Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Photography EN - Bachelor (qualification subject)