Course: Photography 3

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Course title Photography 3
Course code KAU/MGFO3
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 11
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Fárová Alžběta, Mgr.
Course content
1. Assigning semestral project, introduction to the topic and history of documentary photography. 2. Lecture and discussion about contemporary documentary photo and media practice (external lector from the area of media photograph). 3. Consultation of chosen topic + proposed concept. 4. The first researches + proposal of technical solution. 5. Presentation of researches + examples of technical solution. 6. Continuous consultation 7. Continuous consultation 8. Continuous consultation 9. Selection of pictorial material + harmonization between text part and a pictorial material 10. Graphic revision in cooperation with Graphic design studio. 11. Preparation before printing. 12. Finalization. 13. Consultation of final version of the project.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 130 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 55 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
about planning a more complex photographic project and its individual genres (portrait, landscape, reportage, still life, etc.) about the basic requirements of aesthetics and art culture in connection with the traditions of photographic production about designing a photographic project based on the knowledge of photographic technology and the materials used in accordance with the requirements of the contracting entities, about postproduction of photographic material and technological, production and economic aspects, about historical and contemporary stylish photo canons, about visual means used in photography, about presenting his project according to your specific situation and customer requirements
Skills
plans a more complex photographic project in its individual genres (portrait, landscape, reportage, still life, etc.) according to its artistic or commercial mission, adheres to the basic requirements of aesthetics and artistic culture in line with the traditions of photographic creation, performs a more advanced photographic project based on the knowledge of photographic technology and the materials used and in accordance with the requirements of the contractors, on the basis of predefined criteria, selects a final set, defines simple aesthetic art courts and justifies their application, handles simple postproduction of photos in photo / graphics programs, produces the resulting set based on technological, production and economic considerations, reflects his work in historical and contemporary contexts, with erudition presents its work to the professional community depending on the specific situation, and customer requirements, he is able to accept and assert in a way the evaluation and critical response
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
about planning a more complex photographic project and its individual genres (portrait, landscape, reportage, still life, etc.) and their combinations, about more advanced requirements for aesthetics and artistic culture in line with the traditions of photographic creation, to design a photographic project based on knowledge of advanced photographic technology, new materials and in accordance with the requirements of the contracting authorities, about postproduction of photographic material and technological, production and economic aspects, about historical and contemporary stylish photo canons, about visual means used in photography and its applications, about presenting his project according to your specific situation and customer requirements
Skills
plans a more complex photographic project in its individual genres (portrait, landscape, reportage, still life, etc.), proposes various variants of the design concept according to his artistic or commercial mission, adheres to the standard requirements of aesthetics and art culture in line with the traditions of photographic creation, performs a more advanced photographic project based on the knowledge of photographic technology and the materials used and in accordance with the requirements of the contractors, comes with innovative proposals for the material and adjustment of the project, produces the resulting set based on technological, production and economic considerations, defines aesthetic judgments and justifies their application to the evaluation of the final form of the project, manage post-production of photos in photo/graphics programs, reflects his work in historical and contemporary contexts, with erudition presents its work to the professional community depending on the specific situation, and customer requirements, he is able to accept and assert in a way the evaluation and critical response
Competences
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Students' portfolio
One-to-One tutorial
Seminar classes
Interactive lecture
Skills
Skills demonstration
Students' portfolio
Competences
Discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Project
Practical exam
Competences
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Duncombe, Stephen. Notes from Underground: Zines and the Politics of Alternative Culture. Portland: Microcosm Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-1648415890.
  • Frank, Robert; Kerouac, Jack. The Americans. Göttingen: Steidl, 2008. ISBN 978-3865215840.
  • Klanten, Robert; Juilliard, Adeline. Behind the Zines: Self-Publishing Culture. Berlin: Gestalten, 2016. ISBN 978-3899553369.
  • Parr, Martin; Badger, Gerry. The photobook : a history. Volume II. 1st pub. London: Phaidon, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7148-4433-6.
  • Parr, Martin; Badger, Gerry. The photobook : a history. wolume III. 2014. ISBN 978-0-7148-6677-2.
  • Parr, Martin; Badger, Gerry. The photobook : a history. London: Phaidon, 2004. ISBN 0-7148-4285-0.
  • Watanabe, Ruben L.; Paar Martin. The Chinese Photobook: From the 1900s to the Present. New York: Aperture, 2015. ISBN 978-1597112284.


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