Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 2435/2023 de 17/02/2023
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 15,0 TP + 5,0 OT , Cód. 964569.
Lecturer
- Alexandre José de Magalhães Figueiredo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
1. Produce large-format analog and digital matrices: development of negatives via analog (large-format camera) and digital (acetate printing) methods, with density and contrast control.
2. Apply the Salted Paper photographic process: preparation of supports, emulsions, and execution of contact prints with control of technical variables.
3. Apply the Cyanotype photographic process: production of images using ferric processes, including exposure and development control.
4. Apply the Cuprotype photographic process: preparation of chemical solutions, execution of proofs, and exploration of the visual characteristics of the process.
5. Understand the technical and chemical principles associated with historical photographic processes: analysis of the variables that influence the results (density, contrast, pH, support, and reagents).
Program
Part 1 Large Format Matrices
Production of negatives via analog and digital methods. Image preparation and processing using editing software.
Part 2 Salted Paper
Study of the salted paper printing process, including media preparation, emulsions, and exposure control.
Part 3 Cyanotype
Exploration of the process, including UV exposure control, washing, and tonal variation.
Part 4 Cuprotype
Preparation of chemical solutions, execution of tests, and analysis of contrast and density variations.
Part 5 Technical Fundamentals
Study of the variables that influence photographic results: density, contrast, pH, media quality, and reagent behavior.
Evaluation Methodology
The assessment is continuous and consists of:
Attendance, participation, attendance - 10%
Practical exercises (3) - 65%
Written assessment test - 25%
To pass in the Normal Season, the student must obtain a classification of 9.5/20 points, a value based on the weighted average of the evaluation elements described above. To be eligible for assessment, the student must have delivered all practical exercises with a minimum grade of 8/20; have taken the assessment test with a minimum score of 8/20.
Students with a final UC grade below 8/20 are excluded from subsequent assessment seasons. Students with a final UC grade higher than 8/20 will be able to take advantage of subsequent assessment seasons to pass or improve. Approval or improvement only applies to the theoretical assessment element and an oral assessment test will be carried out covering the entire subject.
The same methodology is applied to subsequent Assessment Periods.
Bibliography
- Crawford, W. (1979). The Keepers of Light: A History and Working Guide to Early Photographic Processes. London: Morgan & Morgan
- Glafkides, P. e Hornsby, K. (1958). Photographic Chemistry. London: Fountain Press
- James, C. (2007). The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes. New York: Delmar Cengage Learning
- James, R. (1980). Albumen and salted paper book. The History and Practice of Photographic Printing. New York: Light Impressions Corp
Teaching Method
Lecture, theoretical-practical and laboratory-practical classes. After a contextualization of the proposed photographic printing processes, a practical experiment will follow.
Software used in class
Adobe Photoshop
Silverfast
Charthrob
