Dokumentary Photography 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 303DF1 | Z | 1 | 2T | Czech | winter |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
An acquaintance with photography genres which are directly connected to documentary making - journalistic photography, documentary photography and portrait. Learning photography technology and achieving an advanced level.
The purpose is to attempt to find and recognize one's approach to developing an image, an original photographic style and type of one's own image sensitivity.
Mode of study
Exercises and illustrations, particulars of exercise assignments, analysis and discussion of photos brought in.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Knowledge of the fundamentals of photographic technology and working with a photograph device. Image results must be developed at a level of quality confirming participation in instruction and other activities related to class/workshop content. An open, free, creative approach.
Course contents
Winter semester:
Obligatory section:
1/ Introduction of the fundamentals of analog and digital photography, including, manners of development and archiving data, fundamentals of working with applications for developing photographs.
2/ Self-portrait or portrait - 2 photos
3/ Still-life - 2 photos - one still life found in the surroundings.
4/ spectacle - one photo capturing an event, image from common life
5/ chosen report or assigned event.
Elective section upon agreement:
1/ thorough knowledge with B/W analog photography technology - photographic material, film and photography developing practice
2/ group visit to an exhibition
3/ meeting with documentary and journalism photography figures
4/ working with images on social networks.
Recommended or required reading
Fotografické publikace nakladatelství Torst , Kant a Galerie Nový svět, PrahaRoland Barthes: Světlá komora
John Berger: O pohledu, Fra 2009
Nicolas Bourriaud, Postprodukce, Tranzit 2004
Anna Fárová: Dvě tváře, Torst 2016
Suzi Gablik: Selhala moderna, Votobia 1995
Fotografické publikace například nakladatelství Torst, Kant, Wo-men, Phaidon atd.
www.lensculture.com
www.dofoto.sk
Assessment methods and criteria
Winter Semester - Students participate in instruction, and regularly consult on their work.
Final grade in January
It is possible to use analog and digital technology or a combination thereof in the work.
In bot semesters, at each consultation class, there is a discussion on contemporary trends in photography, technology, exhibitions, etc.
Further information
This course is an elective for all students of this school
Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:
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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
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Mon | 15:40–17:15 | Gabriela KONTRA | Room No. 217 Lažanský palác |
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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Documentary Film - Bachelor - 1819 (required subject)
- Audiovisual Studies - Bachelor - 1819 (required subject)