Introduction to Fine Art Photography (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to examine, observe and interpret their living environment and visual image culture critically. The student is able to convey observations and interpretations through photographing. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

The student learns the basic digital technology of photography and creates a photographic work of art. Sustainable development.

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance, activity, technical and express level of the exercises.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, excercises, seminars (= middle and final critique).

Learning materials

Lectures as pdf-files.

Student workload

Six (6) contact study days (36 hours), self-contained working (45 hours).

Content scheduling

Introduction to Fine Art Photography (IM00CJ86-3004)
Teaching daily at 15 .00 - 18.00
WEEK 40
Tue 29.9. (class 20013)
- Start of the course: an aim, a content, a timetable, an evaluation and a feedback of the course.
- (An AV-kiosk practice), borrowing of DSLR-cameras
- Control of the camera
- Saving files in to a server / Google Drive / USB-sticks
- Photo exercise 1 (A self portrait, concentrate to an ambient light and a depth of field)
- A brief for the main exercise of the course: Sketch for Art Work
For the final critique bring some images (1-5) and title of your Art Work
Tue 30.9. (class 20013)
- A basic photo technique and expression lecture
Thu 1.10. (class 20013) ATTENTION: START AT 15.30
- Downloading of files
- Photoshop and Bridge applications - RAW workflow
- Photo exercise 2 (A milieu portrait of a friend)
WEEK 41
Tue 6.10. (class 20013)
- Feedback of the exercise 1 and 2
- A lecture about printing
Wed 7.10. (class 20061 / printing classroom)
- Printing with Epson
Thu 8.10. (class 20061 / printing classroom)
- The final critique

Completion alternatives

Proof test, examination.

Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

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Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No or weak attendance and no course exercise.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Under 80 % attendance in contact teaching, weak course exercises.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 80 % attendance in contact teaching, active working, expressive and technically suitable exercises.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Full or at least 80 % attendance in contact teaching, very active working, brilliat exercises in the express and techinical point of view.