Photography and image processing (5 cr)

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?

Course material

Available in Learn platform.

Study forms and 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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Possible working life oriented excercise, in which assignment from external cooperation company.

Student workload

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

Further information

Learning tasks which are related to the subject will be carried out in the study module.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Evaluation of learning exercise
Active participation