DAT227 Photography

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
• ICT, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

Theoretical background and image critique, which, among other things, should be able to enable students to assess the quality of a photograph. Different methods and techniques for photography in different situations. A selection of the following topics will be covered: workflow, studio and product photography, reportage photography, landscape / nature photography, portrait photography, panorama, digital image enhancement.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the candidate should:

• Be familiar with the technical priciples of photography and the technology behind the digital camera.

• Master a DSLR camera in manual mode.

• Within chosen fields of motives be able to take pictures with a professional touch.

• Be able to assess the technical and contentual quality of a photograph.

• Implement a digital workflow from the picture is taken through shown on screen.

Examination requirements

Compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the examination. Information about compulsory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

Lectures and field- and studio-work. Compulsory assignments.

Expected student workload in the course is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual portfolio assessment. Graded assessment. Information about the content of the portfolio will be given in the LMS at the start of the semster.