Course detail

Basics of Photography 1

FaVU-ZAFOTAcad. year: 2024/2025

The course introduces students in detail to the basics of practical photography and the possibility of its application in artistic creation. Includes practice with dslr and mirrorless digital camera. Basics of analog photography. Introduction to the basics, composition, conceptualization and framing of pictorial composition. Working with light, shadow and time. Practicing digital photography in the studio and outdoors.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. MgA. Filip Cenek

Department

Department of Audiovisual Technology (KAT)

Entry knowledge

None.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit awarded based on verification of attendance and exercises submitted.

Teaching takes place in the classrooms of the FFA BUT in the hours determined by the schedule. Attendance is compulsory (2 unexcused absences allowed). Higher number of absences can be compensated by submitting an alternative assignment after agreement with the teachers.

Aims

Students will learn theoretical and practical knowledge essential for the mastering of analogue and digital photography.

Upon completion of the course, students will:

- acquire basic theoretical knowledge in the field of photography

- acquire the professional skills necessary to choose the appropriate technique and technology, format and method of presentation and dissemination of their own work

- are able to create their own digital photographic works

- are able to create documentary photographs, as well as documentary images of their work

- are able to apply their acquired knowledge and experience in their own studio work and multidisciplinary artistic production.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Anglenberger, Tom: Základy digitální fotografie, 2013 (CS)
Barnbaun, Bruce: The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression, 2017 (EN)
Freaman, Michael: Fotografie v praxi, Zoner Press 2013 (CS)

Type of course unit

Creative seminar

27 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Polina Davydenko

Syllabus

1. Introduction to development trends in the field of image composition. 2. Composition options in photography. 3. Time 4. Aperture 5. Sensitivity 6. Focal distance 7. Types of lenses 8. Formats 9. Camera types 10. Assignment and implementation of ongoing exercises 11. Final project