Course: Photography on Digital Media 1

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Course title Photography on Digital Media 1
Course code KARF/FDM1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zdráhalová Marie, MgA.
Course content
1. - 2. Familiarization with the equipment available for loan and the equipment in the studio 3. - 4. Basics of lighting in the studio - constant light, flashes, use of softboxes and other proprietary equipment 5. - 6. Photographing advertising photographs of products in the studio 7. - 8. Lighting with colour filters, combination of steady light and flashes 9. - 10. Familiarization with the Photoshop environment, consultation of the specified retouching 11. - 12. Use of short product videos for social media, differences between working with photography and video 13. Consultation of work in progress, finalization of work.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Activities related to graphics and visual arts
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 12 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the work with DSLR camera. Basic knowledge of the work in program Adobe Photoshop.
Basic knowledge of the work with DSLR camera. Basic knowledge of the work in program Adobe Photoshop.
learning outcomes
Student gets an overview and basic orientation in the Capture One software environment. He will be able to prepare, capture and finalize the desired table-top scene. At the same time, he is familiar with the advantages and risks of digital imaging, and can compare both variants (analog photography included in the KARF/ARF1 technical exercises and digital media), and choose the suitable method for his upcoming projects.
Student gets an overview and basic orientation in the Capture One software environment. He will be able to prepare, capture and finalize the desired table-top scene. At the same time, he is familiar with the advantages and risks of digital imaging, and can compare both variants (analog photography included in the KARF/ARF1 technical exercises and digital media), and choose the suitable method for his upcoming projects.
At the same time, he is familiar with the advantages and risks of digital imaging, and can compare both variants (analog photography included in the KARF / MD1AT technical exercises and digital media), and choose the suitable method for his upcoming projects.
At the same time, he is familiar with the advantages and risks of digital imaging, and can compare both variants (analog photography included in the KARF / MD1AT technical exercises and digital media), and choose the suitable method for his upcoming projects.
Can describe how to prepare his shooting equipment for work.
Can describe how to prepare his shooting equipment for work.
Can name at least 3 types of online self-presentation and how to use them.
Can name at least 3 types of online self-presentation and how to use them.
Name and explain usage of basic retouch tools in Photoshop software.
Name and explain usage of basic retouch tools in Photoshop software.
Skills
Create a creative moodboard containing the key elements of the visual.
Create a creative moodboard containing the key elements of the visual.
Carry out advertising photography of the product in the studio using different lighting methods.
Carry out advertising photography of the product in the studio using different lighting methods.
Use Photoshop's photo retouching tools and use them to edit photos.
Use Photoshop's photo retouching tools and use them to edit photos.
Present the resulting photos and evaluate the correctness of procedures.
Present the resulting photos and evaluate the correctness of procedures.
Choose appropriate photos to present your work on social networks, websites or in the press.
Choose appropriate photos to present your work on social networks, websites or in the press.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
assessment methods
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Recommended literature
  • edice knih Pro Lighting.
  • Magazín Dolce Vita. .
  • Magazín ELLE Decoration. .
  • Magazín Marianne Bydlení. .
  • FAULNKNER Andrew, CHAVEZ Conrad. Adobe Photoshop CC: Oficiální výukový kurz.. Computer Press. ISBN 9788025147412.
  • JINDRA, Jan. Reklamní a produktová fotografie. Praha: Computer Press, 2011. ISBN 9788025131121.
  • Larg, Alex, Wood, Jane. Tematická encyklopedie Pro Lighting.


Study plans that include the course
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