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FA-FOA-NEAcad. year: 2027/2028
The course consists of two interconnected parts: a theoretical component and a practical component.
The theoretical component covers the history of architectural photography, its interpretation as a form of contemporary art and new media, and the representation of architects’ visions and architectural ideas through photography. It also addresses the composition and construction of the photographic image and photographic practice in the field.
The practical component focuses on individual photographic research and the development of a photographic collection. Students acquire basic technical skills in working with photographic equipment and explore contemporary digital photography as a technological and informational medium. This includes image capture, data management, digital image processing and post-production.
Students learn to observe, analyse and interpret architecture, developing their own approach to photographing and representing architectural space.
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Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of photography and previous amateur experience with photographic equipment.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The course is completed by submitting a practical semester project or a set of projects. The specific assignment and scope of the practical work may vary from semester to semester according to the current focus of the course.
Attendance at all theoretical lectures and practical sessions is required. These include lectures on the history and theory of architectural photography, as well as technical and practical sessions focused on working with photographic equipment.
Students are also assessed on their active participation in the course, engagement in discussions, work on ongoing assignments, and overall involvement in the learning process.
Aims
The course introduces students to architectural photography as a tool for observing, documenting and interpreting architecture. Students will gain basic knowledge of the history and theory of architectural photography and contemporary approaches to photography as a medium of contemporary art and new media. They will learn the basic principles of composition, working with light and photographic practice in the field. They will develop practical skills in working with photographic equipment, digital image processing and post-production. The aim is to develop students’ ability to independently observe, analyse and photographically interpret architectural space and to create their own photographic collection.
Study aids
Students will receive concise study materials for each theoretical lecture focused on the history and theory of architectural photography. The study materials will also include up-to-date links to relevant sources, materials and examples presented and discussed during lectures and practical sessions. Students will have access to the faculty’s photographic equipment and the faculty photographic laboratory. The study materials will also include a list of relevant literature and other sources used in lectures and presentations.
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Basic literature
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