Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE DGP0921

 
TITLE Photography

 
UM LEVEL 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS Not Applicable

 
DEPARTMENT Degree Plus Programme

 
DESCRIPTION • Introduction
• How the Camera works (Speed & Aperture)
• Exposure Control – Metering
• Camera Modes – Type of Film Rating
• Principles of Lighting – Using Lenses
• Studio Still Life Photography
• Elements of Composition
• Outdoor Photography
• Photoshop Techniques
• Evaluating Your Work

Unit Material:

Appropriate unit material will be provided by the tutor during the sessions.

Assessment:

Attendance is obligatory and students need to have a minimum of 60% attendance and a complete portfolio of images at the end of the course.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES This unit may not be offered if there are an insufficient number of applicants.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Practical

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Attendance No 100%

 
LECTURER/S Kevin Casha
Joseph Noel Grima (Co-ord.)

 

 
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