Course - Practical photography - IMT1412
IMT1412 - Practical photography
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 4/10 | 3 timer | ||
| Portfolio | 6/10 |
Course content
Key photographic technology throughout the history
Judging photographs by classic technical quality criteria
Exposure control using modern dslr cameras
Camera equipment and lenses
Basic lighting for portraits
Basic lighting for product photography
Digital tools for basic processing of digitally born images
Compression, distribution and archiving of digital images
Key legisleiture relevant to a modern day photographer
Learning outcome
After completing this course, the student will be able to participate actively in contexts where skills and knowledge in choosing or taking photographic images are needed.The student should be able to choose and use relevant photographic equipment for traditional photographic projects involving portraits and product photography. He or she should also be able to take pictures that fulfills traditional quality criteria both in natural and artificual lighting. Furthermore, the student should be able to prepare a picture for publishing using modern digital tools.Knowledge
Know about key moments in the history of the technical development of photographic equipment and processes
Know the key premises and theory behind the creation of a photographic picture
Know the fundamentals of a modern camera and optics
Know the fundamentals of the 3 point lighting setup
Know about some of the key quality criteria for judging a classic portrait
Know about some of the key quality criteria for judging a product photography
Know the key principles behind archiving a digital photograph
Know the key laws in Norway govering the work of a photographer
Know the key differences between raw and compressed images
Skills
After completing this course, the student will be able to
use a modern DSLR camera and different lenses
take a classic portrait photograph with artificial lighting
take a photograph of an object to be used in a commercial context
use modern software to perform basic image adjustments of compressed and raw file images
prepare an image for archiving
General competense
The ability to plan and capture a quality image
The ability to and dentify quality images taken by others
The ability to assess the need for a specific picture in a given context
Learning methods and activities
Forelesninger|Lab.øvelser|Prosjektarbeid|Refleksjon
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatoriske arbeidskrav - oppmøte
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Bachelor i medieproduksjon (BMP)
Course materials
"Digital Fotografi i Praksis" av Magnar Fjørtoft (4. utgave, Abrakadabra forlag).
Artikler fra internett
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Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: -
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- Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Portfolio 6/10
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Written exam 4/10 2016-12-20 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Written exam 4/10 2017-08-14 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"