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16182
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
L0
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| ECTS Credits |
1
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| Workload |
OT(34H)/TP(20H)
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| Scientific area |
Comunicação
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Entry requirements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
Graduates at the end of this training will be able to start in the world of digital photography. We will cover the basic concepts of photography, technical aspects, cameras and their components, photographic composition rules. Always using practice as a teaching methodology.
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Syllabus |
1- TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Module 1: concept of photography as “painting with light”;
Module 2- The image and its composition: types of images, angles, types of composition.
Module 3 - The digital camera and the lens: know the equipment and how it works; objectives and focal length
Module 4 - Operating fundamentals: Light: color temperatures; types of light; know how to interpret histograms; ISO, diaphragm, and image implications (definition, depth of field, dragging).
Module 5 - Guidance on authorial projects: viewing and discussion of photographers' work.
2- ARTISTIC FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
a.- Pictorialism (with the phenomenon of secession);
b. Straight Photography;
w. Russian constructivism, surrealism, Dada;
d. California modernism
and. Abstractionism
f. Panorama of the new social
g. Postmodernism
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Main Bibliography |
Peterson, B. (2019). Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera. New York, NY: Amphoto Books.
Kelby, S. (2017). The Digital Photography Book. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.
Taylor, D. (2018). Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks. New York, NY: DK.
Busch, D. D. (2020). Mastering Digital SLR Photography. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Freeman, M. (2019). The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos. Lewes, UK: Ilex Press.
Barnbaum, B. (2017). The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression. Santa Barbara, CA: Rocky Nook.
Peterson, B. (2015). Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color, and Composition in Photography. Berkeley, CA: Amphoto Books.
Freeman, M. (2018). The Photographer's Mind: Creative Thinking for Better Digital Photos. Lewes, UK: Ilex Press.
Hunter, F., Biver, S., & Fuqua, P. (2015). Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photogra
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Written exercise and (30%) ans 2 practical exercises (design and production of basic photographs that will be embodied in a portfolio) (60%)
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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