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Photography and image processing (5 cr)

Code: MU00DV92-3007

General information


Enrollment

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021

Timing

01.08.2021 - 11.10.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Bioproduct Design
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
  • Degree Programme in Fashion and Costume Design
  • Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design

Teachers

  • Petri Hurme

Teacher in charge

Petri Hurme

Groups

  • MPKV21KP
    Muoti ja puvustus, päivätoteutus

Objective

- Students are able to produce images using modern digital cameras.
- Students master the basics of studio photography and lighting and understand the basic steps of image file processing.
- The subjects are chosen according to the student's field of interest: objects, interiors or clothing on a person or surface structures of materials.

Content

- What are the basic camera functions?
- How to use the camera in different circumstances and targets: objects, interiors, clothing on a person and surface structures of materials?
- How is photography carried out in a studio?
- How are picture files adjusted and edited in image processing?

Materials

Available in Learn platform.

Teaching methods

Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.

A learning route based on a working week according to timetable.

Student workload

5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h

Further information

In the study module digital cameras will be used. Please bring with you your own or loaned camera already at the first lesson.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments