Course Details

1. Recognize and use basic general information related to the photographic vocabulary and photography framework.
2. Analyze the photography image in reference to process, technique, aesthetics and philosophy and identify that photography is an indispensable and essential part of the art and design process.
3. Recognize the multiplicity of the photographic image and appraise the application of the photographic medium related to communication and execution process.
4. Recognize the components of exposure and associate with the camera use and the creative choices that are engaged before the shutter is pressed.
5. Develop core photography skills by working in practical projects.
6. Recognize the importance of lighting and make use of basic lighting methods and camera angles to create interesting and dramatic pictures, under multiple lighting conditions.
7. Develop communicative skills in visualizing, articulating and document ideas.
8. Recognize printing techniques and the importance of time management and presentation.

Basic general knowledge: Recognition of the different types of cameras and their uses and consideration of the differences between analogical and digital cameras. Familiarization with the photography vocabulary and comprehension with significant photographic elements, such as exposure, light meter, aperture, depth of field, shutter, camera shake, film speed, memory stick and resolution. Comprehension of exposure and the use of camera’s controls. Awareness of the importance of lighting and familiarization with different lighting methods.

The research process: Retrieve and exploration of research. Look at master works and participation in discussions. Look at photography image, from numerous resources and analyze it in reference to process, technique, aesthetics and philosophy. Identification of the various approaches used in the analysis of the photographic image and recognition of photography’s diversity

Project process: Undergo project briefing, written and verbal analysis. Analysis project tasks, requirements, research and visual information. Participation in photography outing and getting familiar with the camera use and the creative choices that are engaged before the shutter is pressed. Practice of photographic tasks while solving technical and composition problems. Use of the photographic skills learned to communicate with ideas and to experiment with different backgrounds, angles of view, compositions and framing. Participation in the group critiques. Familiarization of the criteria whereby an image might be considered good and break down the criteria related to process, technique and project tasks. Recognition of printing techniques and the importance of time management and presentation. Receive feedback for the assessments presentation. 

• The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes, Joe McNally, New Riders Press, 2009
• Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision, David DuChemin, New Riders Press, 2009
• A short course in Photography, Barbara London, Jim Stone, Prentince Hall, 2008
• Portraits: The World's Top Photographers, Fergus Greer, Rotovision, 2004
• Blink. (Photography), Phaidon Press, 2002
• Understanding Exposure, Amphoto Books, 2004.
• The Digital Photography Book, Peachpit Press, 2004.
• Magnum Stories, Chris Boot, Phaidon Press, 2004
• The Photo Book, Phaidon Press, 1997.

• Visual contemporary references on magazines like: Black & White, Aperture, Practical Photography, National Geographic, Domus, eye, Abitare, wallpaper, The Face, Wired, Design Diffusion, Ottagono, Creative Review, +design.