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FaVU-ZAFOTAcad. year: 2026/2027
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of practical photography, with an emphasis on applying the acquired knowledge and skills to artistic creation. Instruction is focused on practical exercises using digital and analog cameras; these exercises cover the basics of composition and working with light. Digital photography exercises take place both in the studio and on location. Analog photography instruction also includes work in the darkroom. During the semester, students will complete homework assignments aimed at practicing and consolidating the technical skills acquired in classes.
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At the beginning of the semester, students will be divided into two groups based on their prior experience with photography. Instruction for the individual groups will take place on an alternating schedule of even/odd weeks; during the 'off week,' students will work on homework assignments.
Instruction takes place in the KAT FaVU video studio or in the darkroom at the scheduled times. Attendance is mandatory (2 unexcused absences are permitted).
Credit is awarded based on attendance, active participation in class, and the completion of homework assignments.
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The objective of the course is to gain basic creative and technical experience with photography. Students will acquire technical skills that they will be able to apply in practical exercises and subsequently in their own creative practice and its visual documentation.
Upon completing the course, students will:
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