PhotographyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• understands the function of a digital camera and knows how to choose suitable camera settings according to the circumstances
• can use the camera manually in studio conditions
• is able to shoot in raw format and understands the basics of colour management
• is able to evaluate their images and knows how to post-process them if necessary, e.g. with colour and tone corrections; knows how to optimise the image for different uses.

Content

• The basics of photography technology and digital photography
• Basics of studio lighting, photographing different objects in studio conditions
• Basics of image processing from a photographer's perspective

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the operation of a digital camera and knows how to choose appropriate camera settings according to the circumstances
• knows how to use the camera manually in the studio
• masters shooting in raw format and understands the basics of colour management
• knows how to evaluate their photos and knows how to post-process them if necessary, e.g. with colour and tone corrections and optimise the image for different purposes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has a good command of the operation of a digital camera and knows how to choose suitable camera settings according to the circumstances
• knows how to use the camera manually in the studio
• masters shooting in raw format and understands the basics of colour management
• knows how to evaluate their pictures and knows how to post-process them if necessary, e.g. with colour and tone corrections and optimise the image for different purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has excellent command of the operation of a digital camera and knows how to choose suitable camera settings according to the circumstances
• knows how to use the camera manually in the studio
• masters shooting in raw format and understands the basics of colour management
• knows how to evaluate their pictures and knows how to post-process them if necessary, e.g. with colour and tone corrections and optimise the image for different purposes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the concepts and basics of photography, and is familiar with photography tools and techniques.