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Subject 'The Basics of Photography'

Name in Estonian: Fotograafia alused

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State codeYY.33.02
Study languageEstonian
ChairDepartment of General Subjects
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive

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.

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.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: 2263  2266  2267  2268  2272  2275  
2018: 2263  2266  2267  2268  2272  2275  
2017: 2263  2266  2267  2268  2271  2272  2275  
2016: 2263  2266  2267  2268  2271  2272  2275  
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