Photography and PortfolioLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion the student will know how to operate a digital camera and is able to choose appropriate camera settings according to circumstances. The student will know how to operate the camera manually and how to manipulate the exposure.He/she will master the raw format shooting and understands the advantages of 16/24-bit image files. The student will be able to evaluate his/her pictures and knows the finishing techniques in terms of colours and shades. Optimizing digital images to prints and for the Internet is also included. The student will know different kinds of approaches to portfolios and is able to evaluate the requirements and special demands of different portfolios. The student is able to document her/his expertise and produce a high quality learning portfolio and/or a project portfolio.

Content

-basics of digital photography; basics of photography techniques and possibilities relevant to each study programme
-basics of exposure
-basics of image manipulation from the photographer's point of view
-documentation of one's personal expertise
-designing and executing a portfolio

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has a good understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has an extensive understanding of the covered topics.