Studio Photography 1

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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.

Tasks: (exercise 1P3)

Portrait - figure - figure composition

4 B/W photos 30x40cm format

1. Official portrait

2. The head as a spatial object / lighting study

3. Figure / anatomical depiction

4. Figure / creation of an atmosphere and creative effects.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

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: doc.Mgr. Rudo Prekop

Contact: rudoprekop@hotmail.com

Recommended or required reading:

Prof. MUDr. Zrzavý Josef : Anatomy for artists.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Graded credit awarded based on evaluated submitted exercises. The originality of the creative input and technical development quality and maintenance of the assignment.

The premise for evaluating the student is the required participation in a minimum of 80% of the lectures and participation in the required group consultations established at the beginning of instruction and submission of the stipulated photographs as well as a digital form in TIFF format in 300dpi resolution.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:

	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 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	18:10–19:45	Rudolf PREKOP	Ateliér A KF Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography CZ - Bachelor (qualification subject)