Workshop of uncommon photographic techniques

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
307DNF	exam	3	13 workshop hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 65 to 80 hours of self-study	English, Czech	summer

Subject guarantor

Martin STECKER

Name of lecturer(s)

Jiří PETERA, Martin STECKER

The workshop focuses on making positive prints using selected historical techniques (ferrotype, ambrotype, carbon print, etc.) The workshop focuses on a selected historical photographic technique each year, so this course can be enrolled repeatedly.

Main topics

The main topic is a specific photographic technique, e.g. ferrotype, ambrotype, carbon printing and others.

In the summer semester of 2024, we will focus on the topic of colored colloids, based on the availability of the necessary chemicals and suitable types of paper. According to the results of the survey, we will work with color carbon printing or rubber printing.

Scope and number of students:

The teaching will take place in 2 equal groups of a maximum of 6 students. The maximum number of 12 students of the department of photography Cz or E program.

The first group in the period 17 - 24 April, the second group in the period 22 - 25 April.

The schedule of the workshop can be formulated in general terms (sub-differences are always determined by the given photographic technique) as follows:

1/ Historical and technical context of the origin and possibilities of the given technology, its specifics and modifications

2-5/ Preparation and testing of photographic materials

6-7/ Preparation for photography

8-11/Preparation of the photographic chamber and studio, actual photography and processing of the material

12-13/ Final processing, evaluation of results

Learning outcomes

The listener masters the process of non-stationary photographic techniques, safely controlling and achieving the desired results. Can write a process report reflecting on process anomalies with suggested solutions. Suggests the use of appropriate technique in their work. Seeks parallels in contemporary art and opportunities to further develop the use of the relevant technique. Is aware of alternative uses.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Literature

Required:

Waldack, Charles. A Treatise on Photography. NAMU, Prague, 2021

Other required and recommended study literature is assigned depending on the historical photographic technique in question.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation, completion of intermediate tasks, submission of the results produced by the chosen technique in the required design, report on the implementation process, including a precise description of the work and a description of all anomalies that affected the process during the implementation and a suggestion on how to solve these situations or to use this solution already in this procedure, successful completion of the oral examination, summarizing the overall procedure and possible alternative solutions

Course web page

HTTP://WWW.ALTERNATIVEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/THE-CARBON-TRANSFER-PROCESS/

Note

Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024: