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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Reviewing basic photographic knowledge:
Effects of Camera types and Lenses in the photographic image; Effects of negative films and digital imaging on the visual design. Effects of photographic elements (like usage of aperture, shutter, filters etc.) to create various design elements
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2) |
Composition:
Getting to know yourself and your photography. Discussion on selected portfolios of photographers
Basis of Composition and its elements in Photographic visual design.Definition of Unity, Balance, Coherence, Rules of Thirds and Golden Ratio |
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3) |
Light as a visual Element:
Historical use of light &shadow. Basic characteristic of light, relation between color and light. |
Assignment I: Rule of Thirds |
4) |
Recognizing Space in Photographic Practice:
Relations between objects and place. Representation of familiar objects within various spatial conditions. |
Assignment II: Chiaroscuro |
5) |
Picturing Self:
Historical evolution of Self-Portrait.
Contemporary self-portrait samples.
Creating allegories and metaphors within self-portrait style.
Usage of environment for creating meanings
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Assignment III / Context: Home and Objects
Images of anything in / or around your home which define safe or uncanny views about your environment(s). |
6) |
Picturing Others:
Historical evolution of portrait style in visual art.
Contemporary samples from portrait photographers.
Family Albums and post memorial function of photographic images.
Found images. |
Assignment IV / Concept: Allegorical Self-Portraits
Pictures define subjects on self |
7) |
Genres I : Documentary Photography:
History of Documentary Photography,
Relation between Documentary, Photojournalism and essay styles.
Main topics of contemporary documentary photography,
Evolution of Street Photography (1930s-2000s). |
Assignment V / Context: Family Photographs
Pictures define family within the context of social class, culture etc. |
8) |
Genres II : Abstract Photography
Meaning of Abstract and abstraction.
Modern and Post-Modern Use of abstraction.
Definition of metaphor, metonymy and synecdoche in artistic practices.
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Assignment VI: Street Photography |
9) |
Genres III: Landscape:
Historical evolution of genre.
Different sub-genres in the practice.
Opposition of Rural and Urban Practices of genre. |
Assignment VII: Abstraction:
abstract or semi-abstract subjects which express metaphor/metonymy or synecdoche |
10) |
Genres IV: Fashion:
Historical evolution of genre,
Artistic methods of genre within artistic eras,
Current styles in genre. |
Assignment VIII: Concept: Cityscape vs. Landscape
Urban or/and Rural spaces which express a critical view to the subject-matter |
11) |
Humor:
Definition Pastiche and Parody in representation.
Meaning and role of reproduction and appropriation. |
Assignment IX: Fashion and the City |
12) |
Genres V: Definition of Photo-Essay and Photo-Diary Style. |
Assignment X: Humor:
Pictures including pastiche or parody. |
13) |
Ideas of Final Project and Discussion. |
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14) |
Final Presentation and comments/critics. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. |
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2) |
He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. |
2 |
3) |
Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. |
2 |
4) |
Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. |
2 |
5) |
Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. |
1 |
6) |
Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. |
2 |
7) |
Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. |
1 |
8) |
Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. |
2 |
9) |
In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. |
2 |
10) |
Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. |
1 |
11) |
Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |
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