Introduksjon i fotografi

Studienivå (studiesyklus)

Master.

Fulltid/deltid

Full time.

Undervisningssemester

Autumn.

Undervisningsstad

Campus Møllendal at UiB.

Mål og innhald

This is one of four medium and method based modules that students must choose from.

The course provides an introduction to the position of photography in contemporary art. In addition, there will be an introduction to basic analog and digital photographic techniques. The course looks at main directions in photography as artistic expression.

Dette er ett av fire metode/medium-emner som studenter kan velje mellom.

Emnet gir en introduksjon til fotografiets posisjon i samtidskunsten. I tillegg vil det bli introduksjon i grunnlegende analoge og digitale fotografiske teknikker. Emnet ser på hovedretninger innen fotografi som kunstneriske uttrykk.

Læringsutbyte

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

• Specialized knowledge of key principles and theories of practices, in photography.
• Knowledge of the history and traditions of the field of photography and how this relates to the student¿s artistic practice.
• A high level of contextual awareness of contemporary professional and research developments in the field.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of a range of practical approaches and tools relevant to Master¿s project.
• In-depth awareness of sources of information, and how to employ these in updating personal knowledge and understanding.

General Compentence:

• Tacit skills in handling tools, materials and techniques with a high level of competence and awareness.
• Cognitive skills in reflection and application of knowledge through practice and in direct relevance to Master¿s project.
• Can identify and apply connections between subject matter and related cultural contexts.

Krav til forkunnskapar

None.

Tilrådde forkunnskapar

None.

Krav til studierett

Master`s students in Fine Art can apply for admission to this module, but bachelor's students are prioritized.

Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

• Demonstrations
• Self-directed studio practice
• Peer critique
• Individual tutoring
• Technical tests.

Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet

Oral presentation(s), either individual or in a group learning enviroment (max. 20 min).

(Compulsory assignment and attandance must be approved for the student to enter the exam)

Vurderingsformer

A summative "portfolio" of practical course work.

(Submission)

Karakterskala

Passed / Not passed.

Bestått / ikkje bestått.

Vurderingssemester

Autumn.

Emneevaluering

The module is evaluated every third year in accordance with UiB's Quality System.

Programansvarleg

Programstyret har ansvar for fagleg innhald og oppbygging av studiet og for kvaliteten på studieprogrammet med emner.

Administrativt ansvarleg

Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design holds the administrative responsibility for the module and studyprogram.