Photography and visual language - an introductory workshop for scientists 4030-PaVL
1) “General Introduction to Visual Language and Communication”
2) “I see, I see, … I SEE: three steps towards conscious perception.”
3) “Photography: from basic introduction to lifelong passion.”
4) “Visual language: basic technical skills and tools” (composition, light, perspective, bw and colours, selected topics and circumstances)
5) “Photography and Science”
6) “My poster, my way – how visually communicate science.”
This course is organised around those six fundaments, but they will be freely mixed during consecutive meetings, so it is not a thematic program point by point but rather a general frame to organize the information given.
The course consists of 12 meetings, including a theoretical lecture for an introduction, a variety of exercises and activities, and discussions and photo commentary based on participants' photos and their feedback.
Persons interested in the course are invited to contact the tutor for more detailed information regarding the content, grading, methods and schedule.
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Learning outcomes
The main benefits for participants include (but are not limited to):
- Enlarge consciousness of perception and understanding of need of proper visual communication K_K1,2,4,5,89
- The “toolbox” with methods to create better and more appealing photos (despite the equipment), KW_2,3,5,6,9,11, K_U04
- Knowledge about essential facts about photography K_W2, K_W9
- Playground to see how the “real public” perceives one’s photos and to learn from each other, K_U1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10
- Tips and tricks on how to create a good poster or a presentation of scientific results, K_W2,3,5,6,9,11
- Individual development and numerous future inspirations K_K03,K_K06
Assessment criteria
Assessment is based on activity during the course (small photo exercises, participation in the discussions), final portfolio (individual project) and short quiz about the basic knowledge.
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