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:

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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:

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

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

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Location and time

The course starts on Monday 23th of August 2021.

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 / IM00DS12-3003 / AUTUMN 2021
Teacher Antti Haapio
Senior Lecturer of Photography
antti.haapio@tuni.fi
+358 50 560 6643

WEEK 34

MON 23.8. at 9.00 – 11.30 (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
• Brief for an assignment 1: Self-portrait; concentrate to an ambient light and a depth of field

TUE 24.8. at 10 – 16 (classroom 30015 and 30016)
• Photoshop 1 (basics of the application)
• Feedback for the assignment 1
• Short walk with cameras and some tips
• Brief for an assignment 2: Milieu portrait of a friend; concentrate to a person and how you present her/him/they
• 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

WED 25.8. at 10-15 (classroom 30015 and 30016)
• Photoshop 2 (including Bridge app – some more adjustments)
• Feedback for the assignment 2
• A basic photo technique and expression -lecture

THU 26.8. (classroom 20061 and 30015-16)
• How to photo reproduce artwork -lecture (20061)
• Printing and short notes to colour management (30015-16)
• Possibility to have a meeting with the teacher

FRI 27.8.
• Independent working with the main assignment

WEEK 35

MON - WED
• Perception (by Tiiu Baldwin) and Contemporary Art Method (by Sari Tervaniemi) courses

THU 2.9. at 10 – 15 (classroom 20061)
• Feedback for the main assignment with the opponent method



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Completion alternatives

Proof.

Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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