Studio Photography 2

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Subject guarantor:

Rudolf PREKOP

Name of lecturer(s):

Rudolf PREKOP

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is the technical, aesthetic and, as well, the content management of studio depiction of human anatomy issues from technical and artistic viewpoints. The task is divided into required and elective parts. The required part is implemented in the B/W analog negative-positive processing. The elective parti is a freely chosen technical form.

Mode of study:

Graded credit awarded based on evaluation of the submitted exercises.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of „Photography in the Studio 1.“

Course contents:

Course description:

Course content is working with one or more models, flash lighting (managing intensity, ratio and modulation) and studio work with a medium format camera.

Study method:

1) Theory section: Using examples and presentation will be an introduction to human anatomy and its depiction issues.

2) Practical section: Studio lighting examples, practical exponometry, working with a model and medium format.

The recommended method for incorporating the image element into a formal depiction of the human anatomy will be a combination of the required part of the assignment (studio photo of a body) and the elective element (creative-artistic photo).

Work on the given task begins with developing the written reasons for selection and intent with a particular anatomical type of individual - individuals. This writing is the premise for discussion with the head instructor over the most appropriate approach to the given issue. On-going consultations throughout the Winter and Summer semesters are a necessity from first contact all the way to the mock-up creation phase and graphic proposal and typographic treatment of the final book form.

Tasks: (exercise 2P1)

Face and body

Output: Book format 30x40cm, 25-35 B/W photos (30x40) single pages and 40-60cm two-sided). Total cca. 15 two-sided.

Lecturer: Mgr. Rudo Prekop

Contact: 737 609 562, rudoprekop@hotmail.com

Recommended or required reading:

prof. MUDr. Zrzavý Josef : Anatomie pro výtvarníky

Assessment methods and criteria:

Evaluation:

Graded credit is awarded based on evaluation of exercises. The originality, technical quality of processing and maintenance of exercise assignment are evaluated.

The requirement for student evaluation is a minimum of 60% participation in lectures and required group consultations established at the beginning of instruction and submission of stipulated photos also in digital form in TIFF format at 300dpi resolution.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	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 113 Ateliér A KF (Lažanský palác) PREKOP R. 18:10–19:45 (paralelka 1)
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Wed
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Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	18:10–19:45	Rudolf PREKOP	Ateliér A KF Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography CZ - Bachelor (qualification subject)