VV_ZAF The basics of analog photography

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Ovčáčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PaedDr. Radek Horáček, Ph.D.
Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jitka Juřicová
Supplier department: Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VV_ZAF/01: each even Friday 9:00–14:50 kancelář vyučujícího, J. Ovčáčková
VV_ZAF/02: each odd Friday 9:00–14:50 kancelář vyučujícího, J. Ovčáčková
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
The student must own an analog camera (35 mm or medium-format camera).
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 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will learn basic processes, techniques and principles of analog photography. The student will master the work in the darkroom, will be able to develop black-and-white film, will learn the principles of the positive process and the archiving of negatives.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to: describe the difference between digital and analog photography, apply the principles of analog photography in practice.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the technique and principles of analog photography. Pinhole camera. Developing BW film. Negative archiving. Printing BW photo. Alternative techniques of analog photography.
Literature
  • Coote, J. H. (1970). Photofinishing techniques and equipment. New York: The Focal Press.
  • Adams, A. (2003). The print. Boston: Little Brown.
  • Scharnke, W. (1957). Vyvolánie a kopírovanie. Martin: Osveta.
  • Adams, A. (2002). The Negative. Boston: Little Brown.
  • Adams, A. (2003). The camera. Boston: Little Brown.
Teaching methods
Seminar. Practical lessons in the darkroom.
Assessment methods
The course will be completed by credit. Course-unit credit requirements: active participation in classes, consultation, presentation of semester assignments, presentation of own photographic work. More detailed information on the subject content, the way of teaching and specific requirements for completion will be given to students in the introductory lesson.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2020, recent)
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