Course Code
MAD3003
Unit Bearing Information
3 units
Course Description
The course in photography seeks to develop the keen understanding needed to read and understand photographic images. This is a key skill required by all artists. Students in this course will be exposed to the gamut of photographic tools ranging from the traditional to current imaging technologies available. Using the 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera, and understanding manual exposure, lighting and film density is a major point of focus in this course. However, the concept of what “camera” is will be expanded by gaining familiarity with different imaging tools such as cell phones, scanners, digital cameras and even video cameras and their role in creating photographic images. The course will provide students with an in-depth overview of the history as well as contemporary practice of photography.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
· Analytically read photographic images;
· Describe the fundamental creative principles of photography;
· Comprehend and use traditional photographic techniques including shooting, black & white film developing and printing and basic darkroom safety measures;
· Use digital SLR cameras and process the images with basic skills in digital retouching, including film scanning (flatbed and drum scan), printing (colour profile, ink jet printing & digital c-print);
· Reflect on prominent artists working with photography and analyse their style.
Course Schedule
Instructor
Dr. Andy Tat Keung TAM, Assistant Professor, School of Culture and Creativity
Medium of Instruction
English
Classroom
CC-327/CC-208
Eligibility
A student who is currently studying for a bachelor degree.
Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite
Nil
Course Fee
RMB5,000 for UIC, HKBU and HKCHC students;
RMB7,500 for the students from other colleges/ universities.
Accomodation Fee
UIC students (Non-graduates): RMB10/ Person/ Day
UIC graduates: RMB60/ Person/ Day
HKBU, HKCHC and other students: RMB60/ Person/ Day
Note: The standard fee for summer accommodation in student hostel for 2025 is subject to final confirmation.