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Curriculum content of the Photography and Psychophysiology of Vision Studio:
Psychophysiology of Vision focuses on imparting knowledge of the psychophysiology of vision and general psychology necessary for the interior design student to be useful in their future profession. Practical assignments focus primarily on developing the ability to express knowledge of psychology in an artistic form. In addition, it is necessary to master theoretical knowledge from lectures and readings. Emphasis is placed on an individual and creative approach to the artistic interpretation of theoretical issues.
Issues discussed are:
1. the structure of the eye and topography of the visual system, analysis of visual information at the initial floors of the visual system. The role of eye movements and symmetry in visual perception.
2. psychological regularities governing the psychological organization of the visual field, three-dimensional vision and depth rendering on the plane.
3. color vision and interaction of color stimuli. With particular reference to the specifics of the profession.
4. memorizing and storing in memory visual impressions.
5. the role of emotional processes in visual perception.
6. issues of synesthesia, temperamental and personality traits and the perception of complex visual stimuli.
Examples of project topics:
1. render in graphic form the principle of figure and background
2 Demonstrate in photographic work the various ways in which the impression of three-dimensionality is created on a plane.
3. color interactions of everyday objects
4 Analyze the symmetry of everyday objects and the human face.
Show in plastic form selected regularities of direct memory. 6.
Synesthesia of taste - shape, spatial plastic form.
7. Proxemic distance analysis, photographs of selected interpersonal distances.
Curriculum for students of the first year of studies of the first degree program is aimed at acquiring knowledge in the field of psychology useful in the profession of interior design, and at acquiring skills for subsequent use of psychological knowledge in professional work. The curriculum of the studio allows flexible adjustment of artwork to the student's intellectual and artistic abilities, thus the mode of study is individualized and based on deep contact between the student and the instructor.
Photography
Classes cover theoretical basics, studio exercises and proofreading of completed works. Students gain the ability to independently use professional photographic equipment in studio conditions, and then improve their skills in the digital darkroom - they develop issues such as: image size, changing resolution, preparing files for printing, modifying color in the image, converting color photos to monochrome, with a variety of ways. Topics of photographic realizations are related to the photography of space with particular emphasis on interiors. It is important to acquire knowledge related to the technical capabilities of the camera, the ability to independently use basic photographic equipment [digital/analog reflex camera], improving manual skills in photography, with particular emphasis on the photography of architecture and objects, acquiring elementary knowledge related to the setting of studio light in photography of various forms.
Issues discussed during the classes include: composition of photographic image, introduction to digital darkroom. Theoretical presentations in the field of photography relate to the basics of digital camera operation, history of photography, various techniques of image acquisition, use of lighting in the studio space. Multimedia shows are realized in the form of presentations.
In the atelier the students take photographs of models and furniture forms created in the design studios of the Faculty of Interior Design.
The aim of the classes is to acquire
the ability to independently use basic photographic equipment [digital SLR camera/digital compact/analogue], improving manual skills in the field of photography, with particular emphasis on architecture and object photography, the ability to prepare an image according to accepted assumptions for printing (processing in Photoshop), gaining experience in medium and large format printing and practical knowledge (for volunteers) related to developing an image on light-sensitive paper. All tasks are to have a printed and digital result.
Sample tasks:
1. Tasks based on issues of depth of field - types of perspective in a photographic view. Realization of two original shots showing the possibility of obtaining two different artistic effects. Monochromatic photography obtained by means of the digital darkroom method (didactic process connected with learning how to use value and contrast in black and white photography). Format a4, a3, 30x30. Inkjet print with backing plus digital documentation. Exposition in the photographic studio.
2. portrait in studio conditions.
Technical assumptions
Unchangeable elements:
framing ¾
studio lighting
50 and 100 mm lenses + SLR camera
jpg plus RAW
exposure time 1/125 s
100-200 ISO
black & white or color photography (no duotone)
facial expression and clothing neutral
solid background
solid modeling with lighting
Variable elements:
Aperture how lamps are positioned in relation to the subject lamp selection: softbox/garnet/honeycomb
lighting contrast
processing contrast ( Adobe PS processing)
black on black
different formats (rectangle, square )
specific assumptions:
the author of the photo is not the portrayed person at the same time.
inkjet prints glued on foam (satin) plus digital documentation.
Photography: black on black or white on white. Implementation of photographs based on contrast in the image. Introduction to three types of contrast: plan, light and processing. Implementation in a studio setting or individually.
4. Short photographic task - taking pictures on long and short time. The subject is shot on a similar scale and in similar lighting. Longer times are for example 1 sec, 1/20/, 15, ½ sec and short times are 1/100, 1/500 sec. Pictures taken at longer times should be taken using a tripod. Exemplary subjects: figure, traffic, photography in space with people or animals.
5. outdoor trips organized for the purpose of assignments.
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