VV_ZAF The basics of analog photography

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lenka Trčková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Nedomová, 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: Fri 6. 10. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, Fri 13. 10. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, Fri 3. 11. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, Fri 24. 11. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, Fri 1. 12. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, Fri 15. 12. 9:00–13:50 učebna 14, L. Trčková
Prerequisites
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/15, only registered: 1/15
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
    required literature
  • POHRIBNÝ, Jan. Kreativní světlo ve fotografii. Vyd. 1. Brno: Zoner Press, 2011, 255 s. ISBN 9788074131431. info
  • Černobílá fotografie. Photo by William Cheung. Brno: Computer Press, 2006, 128 s. ISBN 8025112896. info
  • SUZAN, Sontagová. On Photography. paseka / barrister & principal, 2002, 183 pp. ISBN 80-7185-471-9. info
    recommended literature
  • Adams, A. (2003). The camera. Boston: Little Brown.
  • Adams, A. (2003). The print. Boston: Little Brown.
  • Scharnke, W. (1957). Vyvolánie a kopírovanie. Martin: Osveta.
  • Coote, J. H. (1970). Photofinishing techniques and equipment. New York: The Focal Press.
  • Adams, A. (2002). The Negative. 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 content of the subject, the teaching method and specific requirements for completion will be given to students in the introductory lesson and included in the study materials.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught only once.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020.
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