Photography as Communication (KSK_087)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the upgrade of students’ professional competence, which is characterised by the ability to autonomously evaluate, critically discuss and construct messages based on the tradition of the medium of photograph, being aware of historical development and contemporary diversity of photography. Students should learn, evaluate and confirm their knowledge about the constructed nature of messages based on the medium of photography and regularities of their use. Students should certify their understanding of the medium of photography as a part of communication in society, analytically describing and creatively constructing information, problems and creative solutions in photography. Students should professionally implement their project in photography based on communicative aspects of the medium of photography.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
Will name and characterise the main stages and drivers of the development of photography.
Will describe theoretical approaches and the main authors of photography.
Will describe the impact of photography on society.
Will explain communicative properties of photography.
Will be able to recognise main paradigms and types of messages of photography.
Will be able to evaluate a message of photography.
Will be able to critically analyse the messages and aesthetic qualities encoded in the photography language.
Will be able to interpret regularities in photography communication.
Will be able to autonomously lead and produce a creative photo story for the needs of photo journalism and business.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Communication, MKN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Alnis Stakle |
