Introduction to Fine Art Photography (3 cr)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Location and time

The course starts on Tuesday 28th of August 2023 at 10.00 in Mediapolis.

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments. Feedback conversations with an opponent method.

Learning materials

Lectures as pdf-files.

Student workload

30 - 40 hours for in person and online learning, guiding and seminars. 41 - 51 for individual working with assignments.

Content scheduling

INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY / IM00DS12-3005 / AUTUMN 2023
Teacher: Antti Haapio, Senior Lecturer of Photography (Dr. Juha Suonpää in feedbacks too)
antti.haapio@tuni.fi / +358 50 560 6643

WEEK 35

MON 28.8. at 10.00 – 15 (classroom 20061)
Start of the course: aim, content, timetable, evaluation criteria
Borrowing DSLR-cameras from AV-storage. Use your own if you have
Control of the DSLR-camera
Short walk with cameras and some tips
Brief for an assignment 1: Self-portrait; concentrate to an ambient light and a depth of field
Brief for an assignment 2: Milieu portrait of a friend; concentrate to a person and how you present her/him/they

TUE 29.8. at 10.00 – 16 (classroom 20014 [and 20013])
Photoshop 1 (basics of the application)
Feedback for the assignment 1
A basic photo technique and expression -lecture
Brief for a main assignment: Diptych or Triptych (Sketch for artwork). Take two or three images to a completeness and give a title to your artwork

THU 31.8. at 10 – 15 (classroom 20014 [and 20013])
Photoshop 2 (including Bridge app – some more adjustments)
How to photo reproduce artwork -lecture

FRI 1.9. at 10 – 15 (classroom 20014 [and 20013])
Feedback for the assignment 2
Printing and short notes to colour management
Possibility to have a meeting with the teacher (book your time e.g., with email antti.haapio@tuni.fi or just ask)



WEEK 38


MON 11.9. GROUP 1
At 9 – 12 (printing room 20053)
Printing your work with big Epson, separate timetable

At 13 – 17 (classroom 20061)
Feedback for the main assignment with the opponent method for half of the group


TUE 12.9. GROUP 2
At 9 – 12 (printing room 20053)
Printing your work with big Epson, separate timetable

At 13 – 17 (classroom 20034)
Feedback for the main assignment with the opponent method for half of the group

Completion alternatives

Proof. When you have skills aimed in this course, it is possibele to do crediting. Take contact to senior lecturer Antti Haapio (antti.haapio@tuni.fi) and disscuss how this crediting will be done in practice.

Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

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

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

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

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi