Photography Techniques 2

Subject guarantor:

Martin STECKER

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin STECKER

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of this subject is to introduce the students with the practical solutions of photography of specific tasks such as photography of specific surfaces and objects made of glass, metal, pottery and surface of human body. The students will also learn how to use technical equipment of the Department of Photography, including the ways how to compare images processed by the analogue and digital technologies.

Mode of study:

Students will be acquaint with possible solution of realizations particular topics through the analysis of examples saved on different medias in comparison with practical examples of model situations realized during the tutorial.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

There are no prerequisites or co-requisites needed for enrollment to this course.

Recommended optional programme components:

There are no recommended optional programme components needed for enrollment to this course.

Course contents:

1.Technical rudiments of photography of metal objects.

1 photography 30x40 cm + digital file and print.

2.Introduction to work procedure with camera Canon 5D Mark II. and camera Mamiya 465 with digital back. The course enables compararison of results from analogue and digital photography.

Practical assignment: following assignments will always a confrontation of both technologies. Analog photography on baryt paper, digital photography (always one for each topic) printed on school printer Epson and material Tecco.

3.Technical rudiments of photographing glass, possibilities of lighting and used material.

Has to be submitted:

1 photography of glass 30x40 cm on light background with black continuous line or with combination of appropriate glance

+ digital file and print.

1 photography of glass 30x40 cm on dark background with light continuous line or with combination of appropriate glance

+ digital file and print.

4.Technical rudiments of photography of pottery (porcelain).

Has to be submitted:

1 photography 30x40 cm on light or dark background + digital file and print.

5.Technical rudiments of photography of surface of human body.

Has to be submitted:

1 photography 30x40 cm of the body + digital file and print.

Name of a lecturer: Mgr. Martin Stecker

Contact: 737 725 095, stecker@famu.cz

Consultation: Wednesday 2:50pm - 4:20pm, room 117

Recommended or required reading:

ZAORAL, Ladislav. Fyzikální základy fotografie, 1956

SCHRODER, Gottfried. Technická optika, 1981

JIRÁČEK, M., HÁLKOVÁ, A., MORÁVEK, J. Fotografický slovník, 1955

JIRÁČEK, M. Ostrost a osvit fotografického obrazu

ŠMOK, Ján. Umělé světlo 1978

Scheufler, Mikš, Růžek, Spevák, Stýblo, Jiráček, Opočenský. Technické základy fotografie 2002

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lectures, seminars and special exercise.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at least 80%.

Fulfillment of all assignments.

Passing the final oral exam.

Course web page:

Note:

Photographs have to be submitted continuously after finishing each topic NOT all at the end of the subject.

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	místnost 114 Atelér B KF (Lažanský palác) STECKER M. 14:50–15:25 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	14:50–15:25	STECKER M.	Atelér B KF Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography CZ - Bachelor (qualification subject)