Course detail

Basics of Photography 2

FaVU-1ZAFOT2Acad. year: 2024/2025

In this course students will develop their theoretical and practical knowledge of studio photography and its overlap in the field of multidisciplinary artistic creation. The course focuses on developing practical experience in documentary and fine art photography as well as in actual digital photographic production. Following practical exercises, relevant trends in photography in an international context will be introduced.

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 is awarded based on verification of attendance and submitted assignments.

Teaching takes place in the classrooms of the CAT FFA BUT in the hours determined by the schedule. Attendance is compulsory (3 unexcused absences allowed). Higher number of absences can be compensated by submitting an alternative assignment after agreement with the teacher.

Aims

The course introduces students to the basics of practical photography. It is an advanced introduction to the basics, composition, studio and outdoor lighting, work and time. Students will gain creative experience and professional and technical knowledge. They are able to work with the basic procedures of professional photography.

Upon completion of the course, students will:

- be able to apply the acquired knowledge and experience in their studio work and independent artistic creation,

- be able to create studio photography, art photography and hybrid visual forms.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

compulsory co-requisite
Basics of Photography 1

Basic literature

Bruce Barnbaun, The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression, Rocky Nook, 2017. (EN)
Mary Warner Marien, Photography: A Cultural History, Laurence King Publishing, 2021 (EN)
Michael Freaman, Fotografie v praxi, Zoner Press, 2013. (CS)
Tom Anglenberger, Základy digitální fotografie, Computer Press 2013. (CS)

Type of course unit

Creative seminar

27 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Polina Davydenko

Syllabus

Interior work: lighting, portrait lighting, product lighting, playing with light.
Advanced studio work, creative exposure options.
Creating with performer, actor and model.
Variations in depth of field.
Photographic design with light and color, etc.
Creating specific atmospheres.
Working with abstract photography.
Practical studio exercises.
Working with reflective plates, indirect lighting.