Photography Techniques 3

Subject guarantor:

Martin STECKER

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin STECKER

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Acquainting with and acquiring rudiments of colour photography mainly in practical work with colour positive process, work with colour analyser, system of RGB filters, CMYK. Photographing on inverse material, chromatic temperature, use of correction and converse filters and work with colorimeter.

Mode of study:

Lectures are delivered on individual base of student?s work in the darkroom and the results are discussed on the common seminar. Other assignments are realized and discussed all together.

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.Colour negative and inverse materials, ways of their processing and use in practice.

Practical assignment: Photographing a colour model together with colour table in the studio on:

a/ inverse daylight film. Black and white and colour model. Using flash lighting, basic exposure, higher and lower apertures, use of 3 correction filters, a photograph taken in the studio artificial light and with a converse filter.

b/ inverse daylight film exposed in exterior using 3 exposures, then with a correction filter specified by colorimeter, a photograph in fluorescent lamp light and with a filter, a photograph of interior.

c/Photographing colour negative film after agreement with the tutor for the following own positive processing in the school lab.

2.Basics of colour developing.

Practical assignment: 2 approved colour enlargements 24x30 cm from the developed film, enlarged with the enlarger JOBO Color with help of colour analyser JOBO Colorline 7000 and on the developing machine THERMA PHOT ACP 502.

3.Final assignment verifies practical knowledge of students. Student must prove his ability of technical performance and aesthetic value of his work.

Practical assignment: Catalog of some product or several products. Format of the catalog: longer side min. 30 cm, 8-12 pictures on min. 10 pages including at least two double that all made as a book. Typography of the cover sheet would be consulted during graphical design classes. Photographic technique and topics will be consulted individually. In case of atypical form of catalog it is necessary to present at least 3 photographs 30x40 cm.

Recommended or required reading:

ŠMOK, J., PECÁK, J., TAUSK P. Barevná fotografie, 1975

ŠMOK, J., Umělé světlo, 1978

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

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lectures, seminars

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at least 80%.

Fulfillment of all assignments.

Passing the final oral exam.

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Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography CZ - Bachelor (qualification subject)