Presentation Techniques and Photography (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student understands the operation of a digital camera and is able to choose appropriate camera settings according to the conditions.
The student is able to use the camera manually and manipulate the exposure.
Is able to evaluate his / her images and is able to post-process them if necessary e.g. with colour and tone corrections in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, can optimize the image for web and print.
The student masters the basics of Photoshop and PowerPoint programs. Using the above programs, the student is able to create a professional PowerPoint presentation of the object or object to be preserved.
The student masters Poster planning, using suitable program and is able to make a simple Poster.
Competences: Technical competence and data interpretation competence

Content

- Basics of digital photography: basic knowledge of photography techniques and possibilities, focusing on the fields of study
- lighting basics
- basics of image processing
- basics of colour management
-The basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint
- basics of Poster design and making
- image processing tasks

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

Location and time

Arabia Photography studios

Learning materials and recommended literature

Basic literature on photographic technology, manuals for course cameras

Student workload

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning assignment
Portfolio exam
Attendance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to outline the main basic concepts of the course topic and knows the related theory at a basic level. The student masters the basics of the course and understands the main content of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the topic. The student is able to acquire information independently.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has a good understanding of the basic ideas and concepts of the course topic. The student demonstrates a good theoretical and applied knowledge. The student is able to justify the choices he / she has made expertly, and the practical application proceeds consistently in accordance with the practices of the professional field. The student masters the whole, both in theory and practice, and has achieved a good level of knowledge and skills. The work has been sufficiently independent. The student is able to acquire information independently and is able to critically analyse this information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the subject and has achieved an excellent level of knowledge and skills. The student demonstrates excellent theoretical and applied knowledge and is able to apply well what he / she has learned. The student is able to work largely independently on both written and skill-based assignments. The student is able to acquire information independently and to analyse and apply information. The student participates in the discussion with arguments using the concepts of the field. The student is able to justify the choices he / she has made expertly, and the practical application proceeds consistently in accordance with the practices of the professional field. The student works consistently and independently, showing initiative and creativity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to outline the main basic concepts of the course topic and knows the related theory at a basic level. The student masters the basics of the course and understands the main content of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the topic. The student is able to acquire information independently.