The subject proposes an experimental approach to digital photography. In a first part, the basics of camera and photo capture will be addressed. In a second part we will work on the fundamental concepts of language and composition, as well as their application criteria in the production of images.
Transversally, the student will exercise the flows of management and editing of digital files. Finally, the student must propose and carry out a personal project.
Titular Professors
No previous knowledge is required
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the technical and expressive foundations of digital photography through an experimental approach. Students will learn camera operation, principles of visual language and composition, as well as the processes involved in managing and editing digital files. Finally, they will develop a personal project that integrates the knowledge acquired throughout the course.
Subject 1. The camera. Images of light.
Fundamentals of the camera, evolution and identification of capabilities in digital work equipment.
Cross-working processes with cameras, essential materials and digital cameras.
Subject 2. Photographic language. Composition and Color.
Photo capture. Two-dimensional interpretation of reality, visual structures and communicative logics. Composition,
color and tropes of visual language.
Subject 3. Management and edition of the digital photography.
Stream digital files from camera.
Editing and manipulation and creation of photographic files.
Subject 4. The photographic project.
Phases of the photographic project.
The subject will be established with the aim that students take control of their training. Fundamental concepts will be introduced through master classes with audiovisual support, references by classical and contemporary photographic authors.
Guided procedural practices will be performed in the classroom. Work challenges will be proposed that allow the student to deepen and develop independently the concepts and procedures introduced. The student will develop a personal project. The results of work will be shared in the group for viewing and analysis.
MD 0 Master class
MD 2 Laboratory practices
MD 4 Seminars
MD 6 Project Based Learning
MD 11 Challenge-based learning
Ordinary evaluation:
Continuous assessment: 20%. Involvement of the student in the classes and punctual delivery of the proposals of work in the dates and form agreed.
Dossier of works: 80%. The student will submit a final dossier including at least:
- Statement or global positioning of the work
- Statement or positioning of each series
- 10 images, Light theme. 10%
- 10 images, theme composition. 20%
- 10 images, Color them. 20%
- Open project series. 50%
Extraordinary evaluation:
The student who does not passthe ordinary assessment hasthe option of passing the subject in the call for extraordinary assessment.
As evaluation criteria for learning outcomes, the formal presentation of the portfolio will be assessed, including its structure, suitability, and the organization of visual content. The images will be evaluated according to the demonstrated levels of understanding and assimilation of the content, as well as the quality of execution and the application of skills and procedures. More generally, experimental attitudes, research initiative, and methodological and creative awareness will also be valued.
Didi-Huberman, G. (2007). La imagen mariposa (1st ed.). Mudito & Co.
Fulford, J., Halpern, G., & Slack, M. (2014). The Photographer’s Playbook: 307 Assignments and Ideas. Aperture.
Flusser, V. (2015). El universo de las imágenes técnicas. Elogio de la superficialidad. Caja Negra Editora.
Melot, M. (2010). Breve historia de la imagen. Siruela.
Shore, S. (2009). Lección de fotografía. La naturaleza de las fotografías. Phaidon.
If necessary, complementary bibliography and materials will be provided for each unit.