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ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IN PRAGUE

Photography of Landscape 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
307FOKR1 Z 1 39/S Czech winter
Subject guarantor:
Martin STECKER
Name of lecturer(s):
Martin STECKER
Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course focuses on working on location with the use of natural light, working with image sharpness, cropping and composition, as well as considerations of photography as a medium offering a response to a location. Students are acqainted with the basic nature of photographic depiction when capturing a space and its photographic reproduction. The practical section devotes attention to medium format devices, good for using light, the effects of weather and potential use of classic techniques.

Mode of study:

The course focuses on work in the open air with the use of natural light to work with visual acuity, slit and composition, but also on ways of thinking about photography as a means of denouncing the particular location.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No knowledge requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

After the beginning landscape course in Beroun, students will execute a group exercise focused on a particular location. The aim is to characterize its divisions into a broader whole highlighting individual particular elements of the location. In the Winter semester Prokopske Valley will be used.

Submitted are 5-8 photos executed on classical, at least a medium format camera and development of classical B/W photos on a barite underlay. Dimensions 24x30cm

Topic photo event - executed during the entire semester. Photos must be presented and will be graded according to rules established beforehand.

Recommended or required reading:

Literature:

Reich, Jan: Bohemia, Galerie Nový Svět, Praha 2005

Bárta, J., Helfert, Z., Horníčková, D., Lutterer, I., Dejmal, I., Jůn, L.., Kotalík, J. T.: Letem českým světem 1898/1998, Studio JB, Lomnice nad Popelkou1999

Ptáček, Josef: Země krásná, Knižní klub, 2009

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lesson

Assessment methods and criteria:

Grading:

Exam: evaluation of the submitted tasks in which the maintenance of the assignment, quality of processing and personal creative interpretation is evaluated.

Participation: a condition for evaluating the student is a required 60% participation at lectures, participation at on-location assemblies and submission of photos at required group consultations established at the beginning of course instruction.

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Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:
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Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:
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The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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