104133 - PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jorge Oter Gonzalez

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 4

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

• Catalan
• Spanish

Teaching staff: Tono Mejuto

The subject will be taught in Spanish.

Questions asked, papers presented and exams will be accepted in either co-official languages (Catalan and Spanish).

Description:
The subject "Photographic Equipment and Techniques" is designed to provide students with a deep knowledge of the technical resources used in photography, as well as mastery of the processes and methodologies applied in the professional field. Both the theoretical foundations and the practical application of different equipment and technologies applied to the capture, lighting and post-production of images will be addressed.

Throughout several theoretical and practical sessions, the subject "Photographic Equipment and Techniques" It will respond, on the one hand, to exhaustive knowledge about the photographic image (its origin, the means and techniques that make it possible); and, on the other hand, to the critical and conceptual analysis of the photographic image, through the study of various authors and images, where the student will gradually apply their knowledge and the use of the techniques and resources learned.

Goals:

• Understand the technical principles of photographic devices and their operation.
• Analyze the characteristics and use of different types of cameras, lenses and accessories.
• Explore different lighting techniques and their impact on the images created.
• Apply knowledge about color management and digital development.
• Apply post-production tools and software for image optimization.
• Develop practical skills through exercises and photographic work.
• Develop critical and conceptual capacity about the photographic image and its applications.

Methodology:
The focus of this subject is theoretical-practical, combining theoretical sessions with workshops and practical sessions where students will be able to experiment with different equipment and techniques. Project-based learning and critical and conceptual analysis of photographic productions will be encouraged.

The theoretical sessions will cover the contents of the subject with special emphasis on its practical application and the study of photographic language from an applied approach.

Throughout the different practical sessions, the different contents will be put into practice, both for taking images and for their processing and subsequent editing in the center's laboratories.

The subject will be completed with the completion of practices that must be carried out independently by students outside the center. To carry out these practices, those who do not have their own equipment must make a prior reservation of the materials and equipment available at SERMAT.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

• Introduction to photography and its evolution. History, evolution of the technique and main references.
• Photographic equipment: Types of cameras, sensors, lenses and accessories. Photochemical and digital procedures.
• Flash lighting techniques: Natural and artificial light, studio lighting schemes, modifiers and light measurement.
• Capture and exposure processes: Setting parameters, shooting modes, light metering, depth of field and motion control.
• Color management and calibration: Color spaces, white balance and color management in printing.
• Digital workflow: RAW development, exposure and color adjustments, introduction to editing and post-production with specialized software.
• Introduction to composition and visual narrative: Principles of composition, analysis of photographic language and visual narrative in photography.
• Critical analysis of images and photographic projects. Analysis and construction of photographic series, conceptualization and editing.

The evaluation of the subject will be divided into two parts:

Continuous assessment (60%)

• Laboratory practices (20%): Attendance at internships cannot be less than 80% in order to weight the grade.
• Independent practice (40%)

Final exam (40%)

To access this weighting, it is essential to have achieved:

• A minimum average of 5 10 on in continuous evaluation.
• A minimum average of 5 10 on in the final exam.

If the student obtains a lower average in one of the parts, they will not have access to this weighting and will fail with the grade of the failed part.

• Continuous assessment is not recoverable.
• The final exam is retakeable. in the Retake Exam. To access the weighted calculation of the grade it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 5 in recovery.

The statements of the different exercises will be provided throughout the course.

The identification of plagiarism is considered a serious offense that may result in a failing grade in the subject. In the event of plagiarism being detected, the degree coordination will be informed so that the corresponding disciplinary measures can be taken.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

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