FSS:ZUR273 Digital Photography - Course Information

ZUR273 Digital Photography

Extent and Intensity

1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Bc. Jan Symon (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Jiří Pavelka, CSc.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Bc. Pavlína Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies

Timetable

each even Thursday 13:30–16:45 Studio 527

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 19 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The course offers a basic introduction to the possibilities of photographic media with the focus on its intelligence function. During practical trials, students will learn necessary functions of photographic apparatus and the resulting expressive possibilities and will be led to an adequate choice of means of expression in relation to the nature of the required media message. Different level of knowledge is not an obstacle. A successful graduate of the course should be able not only to use the creative potential of photography in everyday editorial practice, but also to critically reflect visual media message. Camera needed!

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction: digital vs. analog, history and present. Practical exercises: a task for half an hour.
• 2. Before photographing - digital cameras, the basics of working with DSLR, optics, basic settings, white balancing, formats, resolution.
• 3. Photos in print and electronic media, the role of photography in the magazine and newspaper. Assignment of long-term tasks.
• 4. Fundamentals of composition, color composition and depth of sharpness. Practical exercises: color.
• 5. Reportage, portrait, illustrative photographs. Practical exercises: portrait / illustration.
• 6. Working with flash. Practical exercises.
• 7. Communication with the author of the text and graphic designer, planning, previsualisation.
• 8. Editing photos, working in the graphic editor I. Practical exercises: Photoshop.
• 9. Scanning, editing photos, working in the graphic editor II. Practical exercises: Photoshop.
• 10. Discussion of the preliminary results of the long-term exercise.
• 11. Size, location on the page, descriptions, interaction with the surroundings, the construction of the narration.
• 12. Discussion of the results of the long-term exercise. Evaluation of the course.

Literature

• MYŠKA, Miroslav. Světlo a osvětlení v digitální fotografii. Brno: Computer Press, 2008, 159 s. ISBN 9788025120019. info
• LINDNER, Petr, Tomáš TŮMA and Miroslav MYŠKA. Velká kniha digitální fotografie. 3., aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 2008, 271 s. ISBN 9788025120057. info
• KELBY, Scott. Digitální fotografie ve Photoshopu CS2. Translated by Libor Pácl. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2006, 472 s. ISBN 802511158X. info
• ŘEHÁKOVÁ, Hana and Dušan VESELÝ. Zakázané dějiny :ve fotografiích ČTK. 1. vyd. Praha: X-Egem, 1999, 214 s. ISBN 80-7199-035-3. info
• EVANS, Harold. Pictures on a page :photo-journalism, graphics and picture editing. 1st ed. London: Pimlico, 1997, 332 s. ISBN 0-7126-7388-1. info
• BARTHES, Roland. Světlá komora :vysvětlivka k fotografii. [1. vyd.]. Bratislava: Archa, 1994, 107 s. ISBN 80-7115-081-9. info

Teaching methods

seminars; a combination of theoretical preparations and practical exercises; emphasis is put on active approach of students

Assessment methods

The course is completed by credit on the basis of seminar work presentation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.

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