Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10072/2012 - 25/07/2012
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 45,0 TP + 5,0 OT , Cód. 964546.
Lecturer
- António Martiniano Ventura (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The student at the end of the semester should be able to understand and contextualize photographic printing techniques and their main characteristics;
Understand the applications and potentialities of the execution of different printing processes;
Know how to analyze the constituents of materials and reagents of photosensitive solutions;
Understand and Interpret variables adjacent to photographic printing processes: density, contrast, saturation, detail reproduction and veil;
To know the particularities of the chemistry involved in the oxidation-reduction reactions of the elements present in the photographic printing processes addressed.
Analyze and criticize the results in the presence of the teacher and colleagues, for the development of autonomy and critical sense.
Autonomously execute a creative project using one or more printing techniques.
Program
To achieve the rigor necessary to experiment printing techniques, this course proposes teaching about the nature of materials and the methodology of each photographic experimental process.
1) Digital production of large format arrays.
2) Digital matrix calibration methodology for linear sensitometric response imaging.
2) Analysis and testing of optimum media characteristics (paper, glass, acetate, etc.)
3) Analysis and comparison of pigments and their origins, extraction forms, stability, characteristics and incompatibilities.
4) Research on the most inking plant species to perform an antotypy print quality.
5) Tests and combinations of different concentrations of sensitizing solutions in order to obtain higher contrast, detail and density.
6) Techniques and strategies to promote the longevity of the images produced.
7) Archive and packaging concepts, good practices.
Evaluation Methodology
The assessment consists of:
Presence, participation, attendance - 5%
2 exercises practical + 3 online demonstrations (30%);
1 written assessment test - 25%
Final project - 40%
The exam requires the presentation of the final practical work, with a weight of 60% and a written test with a weight of 40%.
Bibliography
- Anderson, C. (2019). Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice (Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography). London: Focal Press
- Arentz, D. (2000). Platinum and Palladium Printing. London: Focal Press
- Nadeau, L. (1986). Modern Carbon Printing. London: LNR
- Scopick, D. (1991). The gum bichromate book: non silver methods for photographic printmaking. London: Focal Press
Teaching Method
Expository, lectures online that articulate with laboratory practice where the experimentation and application of the knowledge acquired in the context of lectures.
Software used in class
Adobe Photoshop
Silverfast
Charthrob
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