Course detail

Photographic Processes

FCH-BCO_FOPAcad. year: 2011/2012

Display systems and technologies, photographic optics , equipment of camera. Black and white photography, theory of latent image formation, chemical processing of black and white photographic materials, technical data of materials. Sensitometry and densitometry, characteristic curve, sensitivity and other sensitometric characteristics, granularity and resolving power of photographic materials. Negative, positive and reversal processing. Diffusive transfer imaging materials. Colour photography, specific technologies of film processing. Colour negative, positive reversal and dye bleach process, colour instant photography. Digital photography. Introduction into pre-press technologies. Scanning, image data processing, screening, proofing.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will obtain the theoretical knowledge of photographic chemistry and processing used in photographic industry.

Prerequisites

physical chemistry, photochemistry

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Oral exam

Course curriculum

1. Display systems and technologies, photographic optics , equipment of camera. 2. Black and white photography, theory of latent image formation, chemical processing of black and white photographic materials, technical data of materials. 3. Sensitometry and densitometry, characteristic curve, sensitivity and other sensitometric characteristics, granularity and resolving power of photographic materials. 4. Negative and positive processing, 5. Reversal processing. Diffusive transfer imaging materials. 6. Colour photography, specific technologies of film processing, colour negative, 7. Positive, reversal and dye bleach process, 8. Colour instant photography. 9. Digital Photography. 10. Introduction into pre-press technologies. 11. Scanning, image data processing, 12. Screening, proofing.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course Photographic Processes is to provide students with chemical and technological methods in used photographic technologies and pre-press technologies.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Regular consultation at least 4-times a semestr. Test in e-learning.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Junge K. W., Hübner G.: Fotografická chemie, , 0 (CS)
Hunt R.W.G.: The Reproduction of Color. 5th edition 1995, , 0 (CS)
Langford M.: Advanced Photography, 5th edition, , 0 (CS)
Veselý, M., Dzik, P., Zita, J. Fotografické procesy - Praktikum. Brno: VUT v Brně, Fakulta chemická, 2005. ISBN: 80-214-2867-8. (CS)

Recommended reading

Sturge J., Walworth V., Shepp A.: Imaging Processes and Materials, , 0 (CS)
C. Noel Proudfoot (ed.): Handbook of Photographic Science and Ingineering, , 0 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_SCH , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_SCH , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc.