Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 8955/2023 - 31/08/2023
3 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938084.
Lecturer
- Marta Sicurella (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
In the context of the general objective already described, we propose as specific objectives:
- Lead students to understand the importance of visual examination of art objects and the role of photography as a documental record, which prevails beyond this visual examination;
- Give understanding of photography applied to museum and conservation work, and as a documental technique of extension and amplification of visual perception, capable of demonstrating, proving, witnessing and replacing the represented reality;
Program
1. Photography as a complex process, endowed with areas of interest:
- The object;
- The light;
- Image formation;
- Image registration;
2. The factors that determine the final result in the photographic process:
- The point of view;
- The framing;
- The focal length of the lens;
3. The camera and its mechanisms:
- Shutter;
- Diaphragm;
- Displays;
- Sensors;
- Lenses;
4. Effects with shutter and diaphragm:
- Freezing the movement;
- Control of sharpness in depth of field;
5. The photometer and exposure value:
- Existing light;
- Sensor sensitivity;
- Exposure time;
- Lens opening;
6. Lighting Techniques for:
- Three-dimensional expression objects;
- Surfaces;
7. Photography as a form of documentary record:
- Issues, methods and procedures.
8. The Visual Examination of the object and the photographic record:
- Techniques and procedures;
9. Photography applied to museum and conservation work, and as a documentary technique for extending and amplifying visual perception, capable of demonstrating, proving, witnessing and replacing the reality represented:
- Methods;
- Techniques;
- Procedures;
Evaluation Methodology
Given the nature of this course, which requires active student participation, student learning will be assessed through continuous assessment. Accordingly, for each of the Experimental Projects proposed and developed throughout the classes, students will be required to submit an individual technical report. The final mark will be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the marks obtained in all reports.
The examination assessment requires the submission of any individual reports that were not submitted or did not achieve a passing grade in the previous assessment period. The examination mark will therefore be calculated by combining the marks awarded to these outstanding or failed reports with the marks already obtained in the reports successfully completed through continuous assessment, where applicable.
Bibliography
- Blaker, A. (1989). Handbook for Scientific Photography. London: Focal Press
- Thomas, B. (1980). Light - Its Interation with Art and Antiquities. New York: Plenum Press
Teaching Method
Experimental projects are developed in practical classes, supported by theoretical lectures, research activities and independent study undertaken by students.
Software used in class
