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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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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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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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Light as a visual Element:
Historical use of light &shadow. Basic characteristic of light, relation between color and light. |
Assignment I: Rule of Thirds |
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Recognizing Space in Photographic Practice:
Relations between objects and place. Representation of familiar objects within various spatial conditions. |
Assignment II: Chiaroscuro |
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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 |
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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) |
Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering. |
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2) |
Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions. |
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3) |
Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose. |
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4) |
Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction. |
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Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
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6) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results. |
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7) |
Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member. |
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8) |
Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources |
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9) |
Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. |
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10) |
Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field. |
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11) |
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
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12) |
Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age. |
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Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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14) |
Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
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