| CODE | MCS2040 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Basic Photography | ||||||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Media and Communications | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit starts with the history of the various processes that were used to produce an image, namely the Daguerreotype and the Calotype and the revolution that Kodak brought with it. In these learners understand the way the medium developed, leading to what is used today. The study-unit covers basic photographic skills needed to understand essentials, such as speed, aperture and ISO. Students are given practical sessions to experiment with these three settings and then are given tasks for their sketchbook, where they have to show the difference between motion blur and freezing an action using the speed setting, shallow and deep depth of field for apertures as well as grain when using ISO. Students will be able to create their own images using the exposure triangle effectively to produce well exposed imagery. The study-unit also covers composition and framing in photography which then helps students produce their final set of images. Students are also introduced to Lightroom and Camera Raw to affect basic editing skills and convert images from raw to jpeg formats. Study-Unit Aims: - Acknowledging the importance of the early beginnings of photography; - Acquaintance with the basics of digital photography; - The operation of a DSLR/Mirrorless Camera using manual Settings; - The creation of a properly exposed image. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will: - Be able to outline various early photographic practices; - Become acquainted with the concepts of speed aperture and ISO for manual photography; - Be able to use a digital camera well; - Be able to highlight the difference between motion blur and freezing the action; - Be able to highlight the difference between shallow and deep depth of field; - be able to differentiate between lenses; - Be able to work according to the exposure triangle; - Inclusion of noise/grain when using high ISO; - Be able to work with camera controls related to speed, aperture and ISO attributes, using them in various scenarios; - Be able to work with a DSLR/Mirrorless camera; - Be able to vary Photography according to various focal lengths. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Work with speed, aperture and ISO in practice; - Produce a well exposed image using manual settings; - Apply the proper settings to achieve the desired outcome for image making; - Apply correct composition and framing to their own imagery. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: - Kelby, S. (2013). The Digital Photography Book. Peachpit Press. Supplementary Readings: - Peterson, B. (1990). Understanding exposure: Amphoto Books. - Langford, M (2000). Basic Photography. Taylor & Francis. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite Study-Unit for Visiting Students Visiting Students should possess a fundamental understanding and practical experience in operating a DSLR camera in 'Manual' mode including adjusting shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Sera Galea |
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