Independent Photography Studies Seminar (4cr)

Objective

Objectives: Upon completing the course, the student will advance their abilities through a deeper understanding between the theory and practice of photography.
Utilizes and applies the visual and technical means of photography to one’s own photographic expression

Content

Content: Participating students design and execute projects of their design.

Qualifications

A basic to intermediate understanding of the technical and aesthetics in photography.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Rejected (0)
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.
Passable (1)
The performance is superficial or poorly corresponds to the assignment. In the execution, matters are dealt with unilaterally. It may contain errors or inaccuracies.
Satisfactory (2)
The performance is limited, or does not adequately correspond to the assignment. It may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
The performance corresponds to the assignment, shows understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. An overall picture of the matter has been formed, but there may be flaws in it.
Commendable (4)
The performance corresponds to the assignment, shows understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. A high-quality overall picture has been formed, but there may be some finishing touches.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
In the performance, a broad whole is outlined and knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. The performance shows an independent approach and insight. The performance is an intact entity that contains justified own thinking or critical reflection.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Seminar participation, field work and critique. 

Further information

Target group:
Foreign exchange students to the faculty of art and design (BA, MA) 

Language of instruction 
English 

Execution methods

Study Method: Group seminar discussions. All project development is followed during the seminar meetings. Participation in the seminars is required.

Seminar, field work and critique. 

Accomplishment methods

Upon completing the course, the student knows how to choose a personal photography subject and create a picture exhibition independently. In addition, the student knows how to present their own photographic artistic works and analytically evaluate both their own and others' photographic artistic work.