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Photography Laboratory

Photography Laboratory

Code	13094
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Cinema
Entry requirements	Not applicable.
Mode of delivery	-- Face-to-face
Work placements	-- No
Learning outcomes	In this Curricular Unit it is intended that the student learn the historical, technical and aesthetic foundations of photography. At the end of it, the student should be able to handle any photographic equipment as well as make creative decisions and framing and exposure techniques.
Syllabus	Part I: Fundamental Principles 1.1 Cameras, lenses and accessories Understanding the Exposure Depth of field and focal lengths Creativity: Composition and Photographic Vision 1.2. practical exercises Part II: Still image and moving image 2.1 Culture and visual narrative 2.2 Contemporary photography 2.3 Formats and Proportions 2.4 Practical exercise (video) Part III: Light and shadow, controlling the image 3.1. types of lighting 3.2. Equipment: techniques and solutions Practical exercises on light and camera Camera movements and focus 3.3. In filming: styles and approaches Roles in the imaging team Cinematographic style: film noir
Main Bibliography	BARTHES, Roland (1981) A Câmara Clara, Lisboa, Edições 70. FLUSSER, Vilém (1998) Ensaio sobre a fotografia, Lisboa, Relógio D’Água SANTOS, Joel (2010) Fotografia: Luz, Exposição, Composição, Equipamento, V.N. Famalicão, Centro Atlântico LANGFORD, Michael. (2000) Fotografia Básica, Dinalivro (5aedição) ALTON, John. (2013) Painting with Light, University of California Press
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.