ISLA IPGT 24104

Photography Laboratory

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Photography Course Unit, a vital component of the Multimedia course, is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in photography. This unit plays a fundamental role in promoting a deep understanding of visual narrative, technical proficiency, and creative expression, essential for a successful career in multimedia and related fields. The Photography course unit provides students with the training to produce powerful and self-directed photographic projects in the realms of art, studio, editorial, documentary, journalism, fashion, and more. Through research, photo analysis, and independent studio work, the Photography course unit invites students to explore the medium as a foundation for self-expression in various professional contexts.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. The origins and historical evolution of photography: landmarks and main authors of this journey. 2. Visual foundations of photography: composition, framing, point of view, color, light and scale. 3. Technical and technological framework for capturing the photographic image. 4. The camera: different objectives, their characteristics and application contexts. 5. Technical concepts: shutter speed; opening; ISO; depth of field and focal length. 6. Authors of photography, themes and genres - photojournalism; portrait; advertising; product; architecture. 7. Photography as a social document, narrative and as a means of artistic expression. 8. Digital photographic image editing techniques: fundamental concepts of digital photography. 9. Image resolution and compression; photo editing and manipulation. 10. Organization of images on the computer; digital image editing software; production and printing.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The curricular unit aims to provide students with knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of manipulating photography. At the end of the course unit the student should be able to: - Understand the technical and conceptual fundamentals of photography from the point of view of image creation, composing, capturing and editing photographic images. - Recognize and employ basic visual concepts involved in the design of photographic images and different rules, techniques and photographic principles. - Recognize and employ the fundamental technical concepts involved in capturing and digitally editing the photographic image. - Analyze themes, concepts, compositional structures, and techniques presented in images with different formats and functions. - Acquire and apply knowledge related to photographic image editing, using specific software.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Barnbaum, Bruce (2017). The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression. Rocky Nook. Barthes, R. (2018). A câmara clara. Edições 70. Furtado, G. (2002). Notas sobre o espaço da técnica digital. Coleção Novos Média. Porto: Mímesis. Pastoreau, M. (1997). Dicionário das Cores do nosso Tempo. Simbólica e Sociedade. Trad. Maria José Figueiredo.Lisboa: Editorial Estampa. Ribeiro, N. (2012). Multimédia e Tecnologias Interativas. FCA Santos, J. (2019). Fotografia, Luz, Exposição, Composição, Equipamento e Dicas para fotografar emPortugal. Centro Atlântico. Taschen. (2021). A History Of Photography, The George Eastman House Collection  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Exposure of each topic of the subject, with practical application immediately through exercises and assignments, since this course is essentially laboratory practice. Therefore, the Problem Based Learning (ABRP) methodology will be used. Assessment methodology: Students choose between Continuous Assessment (1) or Final Assessment (2). 1. Continuous Assessment: - Practical work (photographic essays); 100%; 2. Final Assessment: - Practical Global Assessment Test (GAT); 100%; All students who have not successfully completed the assessment can take a final practical exam at the time of assessment defined by the institution.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não