Theory of Photography 2

Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
307TEO2	ZK	2	26/S	Czech	summer

Subject guarantor:

Robert SILVERIO

Name of lecturer(s):

Robert SILVERIO

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course introduces the main range of issues in photography theory. It presents a history of the development of considerations of the photograph media from its beginning to the present. The structure will be topically arranged rather than chronlogically. Single theory topics will be demonstrated in selected chapters in the history of photography.

Mode of study:

The course introduces the main range of issues in photography theory.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

This course requires a fundamental familiarity with the history of photography and abilty to read in English.

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

This course introduces the main range of theory issues in photography. It presents the historical development of thought on photography medium from its beginnings to the present. It will be structured topically rather than chronologically. Single theory topics will be demonstrated in selected chapters in the history of photography.

Recommended or required reading:

Roland Barthes, Světlá komora. Bratislava: Archa 1994; Mytologie. Praha: Dokořán 2004.

Walter Benjamin, Dílo a jeho zdroj. Praha: Odeon 1979.

Richard Bolton (ed.), The Contest of Meaning. Critical Histories of Photography. Cambridge - London: The MIT Press 1999.

Karel Císař (ed.), Čítanka z teorie fotografie. Praha: Herrmann & synové, 2005.

Vilém Flusser, Za filosofii fotografie..

Vicky Goldberg (ed.), Photography in Print. Writings from 1816 to the Present. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press 1981.

Liz Heron - Val Williams (eds.), Illuminations. Women Writing on Photography from the 1850s to the Present. Durham: Duke University Press 1996.

Beaumont Newhall (ed.), Photography: Essays and Images. New York: The Museum of Modern Art 1980.

Christopher Phillips (ed.), Photography in the Modern Era. European Documents and Critical Writings, 1913-1940. New York: Aperture 1989.

Susan Sontag, O fotografii. Praha: Paseka 2002.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

none

Assessment methods and criteria:

A public presentation and analysis of a theory issue belonging to a given topic. Participation in discussions.

Sitting the test (4 credits) lies in the execution of two presentations of selected theory writings and a final paper of approx. 10 pages.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Documentary Film - Master (faculty subject)
Animation - Master (faculty subject)
Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Master (faculty subject)
Film Directing - Master (faculty subject)
Cinematography - Master (faculty subject)
Production - Master (faculty subject)
Editing - Master (faculty subject)
Sound Design - Master (faculty subject)
Photography CZ - Bachelor (qualification subject)
Photography CZ - Master (faculty subject)
Audiovisual Studies - Master (qualification subject, faculty subject)
Restoring of Photogrphy (faculty subject)