Fundamentals of Photography (5 cr)
Code: KM00BK97-3018
General information
Enrollment
01.11.2019 - 06.01.2020
Timing
03.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Media, Design and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Media Communication
Teachers
- Heidi Söderholm
Teacher in charge
Mika Seppälä
Groups
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KXD19S1VSAVisuaalinen viestintä, graafinen suunnittelu, S19
Objective
Students know how the camera works and can choose the appropriate camera settings for different situations. Students know how to operate a camera in manual mode and manipulate the exposure, when necessary. Students are able to shoot in raw format and edit the photographs. They are able to evaluate their photographs and, if need be, they can perform colour or tone correction on them. Students are able to optimize photographs for a variety of environments.
Content
- Fundamentals of digital photography
- Fundamentals of lighting
- Fundamentals of photo editing
- Fundamentals of colour management
- Sub-genres of photography
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Performance meets expectations.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Performance meets expectations.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.