BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Description

This is an introductory course in photography, covering its history, aesthetics and basic techniques. The course covers practical instruction and theoretical perspectives as well as some hands-on photographic work and field trips, enabling students will prepare a portfolio of work. Students are also expected to gain a detailed historical and aesthetic knowledge concerning the development of the medium of photography, as well as technical skills and ability to take better photographs. The scope of the course also includes the development of recent revolutionary digital technologies and their effects on the medium. Within this context, both digital and analogue photography will be thoroughly examined.

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. to identify basic technical skills in photography.
2. 02 2. to assess the developments within the history of photography.
3. 03 3. to analyse the differences between analog and digital photography.
4. 04 4. to construct skills on photographic compositions.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Henry Carroll. (2023). Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs (2nd ed.). Laurence King Publishing.
2. 02 Michael Freeman. (2022). The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos (Updated ed.). Ilex Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. to identify basic technical skills in photography. SOLO 3.75
2. L02 2. to assess the developments within the history of photography. SOLO 3.75
3. L03 3. to analyse the differences between analog and digital photography. SOLO 3.75
4. L04 4. to construct skills on photographic compositions. SOLO 3.75

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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