Photography II

The course deals with B&W analog photography from both a theoretical as well as a technical point of view. It aims to good handling of technique while it introduces to photography's visual control by means of a personal project to be developed throughout the semester. For what regards the latter, throughout the course the work of important photographers is presented, and the student is asked to analyze the work of a photographer of his/her choice. Both the students' photographic as well as theoretical projects are presented and group critiqued throughout the semester

Advanced knowledge of analog B&W technique. Introduction to visual handling of personal photographic work. Introduction to photographic critique

1st Week:  Introduction to the course's syllabus and aims 
2nd Week:  Light metering techniques; ISO, f/T. Presentation of photographer's work: Robert Frank
3rd Week:  Depth of Field; Exposure/Development/Density/Contrast. Presentation of photographers' work 
4th Week:  Lenses and their function. Laboratory activity
5th Week:  Introduction to photographic image's analysis: the work of Szarkowski
6th Week:  Introduction to photographic image's analysis: the work of Berger
7th Week:  Presentation of photographers' work. Discussion.
8th Week:  Presentation and group critique of students' photographic projects
9th Week:  Presentation of photographers' work. Discussion
10th Week: Presentation of photographers' work. Discussion
11th Week: Presentation and group critique of students' theory assignment (analysis of chosen photographer)
12th Week: Presentation and group critique of students' photographic projects
13th Week: Presentation and group critique of students' theory assignment (analysis of chosen photographer)

Ian Jeffrey (1981). Photography – A Concise History. London: Thames and Hudson

John Szarkowski (1967). The Photographer’s Eye. New York: The Museum of Modern Art. 

John Szarkowski (1973). Looking at Photographs. New York: The Museum of Modern Art

Lectures through use of visual and audiovisual material. Laboratory activity. Group critique and discussion

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The learning process is supported by the asyncrhonous e-learning platform e-class.

Evaluation of personal photography project, personal theory project and final written test