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16464
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
4
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Art and Design
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Entry requirements |
N.A.
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Learning outcomes |
At the end of the course unit the student should be able to:
- theoretically, technically, creatively, and communicationally master the phenomenon of photography;
- identify fundamental genres, authors and movements in the history of photography;
- technically and artistically apply the photographic processes to objects and persons (product and advertising photography; portrait and fashion photography).
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Syllabus |
. Theory and aesthetics: contextualization of photography art within its foundations (artistic movements and their interception with other artistic practices specifically the ones of painting);
. The fundamentals: composition and framing, documentary and other photography genres (portrait, landscape, fashion, advertising);
. The technique: mastering the camera (mechanisms, lenses, menus) and its principles of operation (photometry);
. The practice: photographic production exercises;
. Digital photo edition: Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop.
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Main Bibliography |
Ang, T. (2018). Digital photography. An introduction. Dorling Kindersley.
Earnest, A. (2013). Lighting for product photography. Step-by-step guide to sculpting with light. Amherst Media.
Freeman, M. (2007). The photographer’s eye: composition and design for better digital photos. The Ilex Press Limited.
Hunter, F., Biver, S. & Fuqua, P. (Eds.) (2015). Light: science & magic. An introduction to photographic lighting. Focal Press.
Kelby, S. (2023). The Adobe Photoshop book for digital photographers (2nd ed.). New Riders.
Martineau, P. (2010). Still life in photography. Getty Publications.
Mulligan, T., & Wooters, D. (Eds) (2005). A history of photography. From 1839 to the present. Taschen.
Peterson, B. (2003). Learning to see creatively: design, color & composition in photography. Amphoto Books.
Santos, J. (2010). Fotografia. Luz, exposição, composição, equipamento. Centro Atlântico.
Sinofzik, A. (2015). The still life. In product presentation and editorial design. Gestalten.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Classes are organized on a theoretical exposition and on a theoretical / practical supervision of the students'books/portfolios basis. In practical classroom sessions, students are guided for the conceptualization and development of practical projects (books/portfolios). The frequency of this curricular unit implies the evaluation of three practical works both in their presented version in the classroom and in their digital version.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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