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Curriculum subject

The Basics of Photography and Video

Subject
Subject code YY.33.01
Subject name The Basics of Photography and Video
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 2271
Study year 1
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
General description
• Light, white balance (daylight, tungsten light, light in shade, mixed light, etc.).
• Movement, shutter speed, using a moving or static camera.
• Depth of field, closed or open aperture.
• Using flash.
• Introduction into reproduction, lighting the object to be reproduced, using Photoshop.
• Composition, structure, space, perspective, light/time/sensitivity of a photo.
• Various practical and technical creative assignments.
• Basic knowledge of making a video with a camera.
• The introduction to the advantages of a video regime and video processing programs.
Aim
The objective is to learn the application of the possibilities and different ways of visual communication related to the photography and video and to understand the essence of the surrounding environment in-depth, by using a camera.
Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the use of a camera and photographic means of expression;
• apply the basic photographic knowledge of composition/structure, space/perspective, light/time/sensitivity according to the objective of the photo;
• apply the aforementioned knowledge in photographing landscapes, interiors, movement and objects;
• be able to convey their ideas through photos and take photos of their works;
• be able to record their professional works by using the camera’s video regime;
• be familiar with the video processing programs.
Current rounds
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