Photography and Portfolio (5 ECTS)

Objective

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

Content

- Basics of digital photography; basics of photography techniques tailored according to each study programme
- Basics of exposure
- Basics of image manipulation from the photographer's point of view
- Documenting one's expertise
- Designing and executing a portfolio

Location and time

Arabia Photography studios

Materials

Course materials, basic literature on photographic technology, manuals for course cameras

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Demonstration
Lecture
Assignments / coursework
Face-to-face teaching / Contact teaching/instruction
Guided assignments
Tutorials
Assignment-based instruction
Exam as photography assignment
Workshop / clinic
Collaborative learning

Content scheduling

In addition to lectures and practical shooting exercises, the course involves working in small groups and completing independent assignments both at the schools studios and in field conditions.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the operation of a digital camera and is able to choose suitable camera settings according to the conditions. The student controls the camera manually and is able to manipulate the exposure. He masters raw format imaging and understands the benefits of a 16/24 bit image file. The student is able to evaluate his / her pictures and is able to post-process them if necessary, e.g. color and tone corrections; can optimize the image for grid and output. The student masters the approaches of different portfolios and is able to assess the needs and special requirements of the portfolios used. The student is able to document his / her own competence and produce a high-quality learning portfolio and / or project portfolio from it.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the operation of a digital camera and is able to choose appropriate camera settings according to the circumstances. The student masters the camera well manually and is able to manipulate the exposure. He masters raw format imaging and understands the benefits of a 16/24 bit image file. The student is able to evaluate his / her pictures and is able to post-process them if necessary, e.g. color and tone corrections; can optimize the image for grid and output. The student masters well the approaches of different portfolios and is able to assess the needs and special requirements of the portfolios used. The student is able to extensively document his or her own competence and produce a high-quality learning portfolio and / or project portfolio.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent control over the operation of a digital camera and is able to choose appropriate camera settings according to the circumstances. The student has extensive control over the camera manually and is able to manipulate the exposure. He masters raw format imaging and understands the benefits of a 16/24 bit image file. The student is able to evaluate his / her pictures and is able to post-process them if necessary, e.g. color and tone corrections; can optimize the image for grid and output. The student has an excellent command of the approaches of different portfolios and is able to assess the needs and special requirements of the portfolios used. The student is able to extensively document his or her own competence and produce a high-quality learning portfolio and / or project portfolio.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the concepts and basics of photography. He is familiar with photography tools and techniques. He / she is able to produce a portfolio and outline the portfolio design and manufacturing process.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning assignment
Portfolio exam
Attendance