Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 2435/2023 de 17/02/2023
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP + 5,0 OT , Cód. 964582.
Lecturer
- Marta Sicurella (1)(2)
- Valter Nuno Garcez da Silva Ventura (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
a) Know relevant publications and author editions, specifically in the field of photography.
b) Introducing author's books to students, namely striking photobooks from a historical perspective, to allow them to develop a critical sense that enables them to produce their own editions in an informed manner.
c) Experiment with editing and sequencing images, with a view to producing their own works.
d) Produce and disseminate collectively an original author edition in the form of a model, which is part of their portfolio as authors/photographers.
Program
1) The concept of author's book/artist's book and photobook in the history of art. Critical analysis of relevant cases for their definition and historical inscription.
2) The production and critical selection of images in the context of adaptation to the book concept.
3) The editing, sequencing, layout and finishing of the book.
4) The production and presentation/critical discussion of models aimed at publishing and disseminating the book collectively produced.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: interim presentations (30%), production of a model (60%), attendance and class participation (10%).
Students who have not attended two-thirds of the classes, participated in them, presented on the set dates, and collaborated on the production of the model will be excluded from the examination.
Examination and resit Research assignment (30%) and submission of the revised practical assignment/model (70%), both of which are subject to prior agreement on the topics with the lecturers.
Bibliography
- Benson, R. (2001). The Book of 101 Books. NYC: PPP Editions
- D. Himes, D. e Swanson, M. (2014). Publish Your Photography Book. (Vol. 1). New Jersey: Princeton Arquitectural Press
- Parr, M. e Badger, G. (2004). The Photobook: A History, . (Vol. 1 & 2). London: Phaidon
- Roth, A. (2004). The Open Book: A History of the Photographic Book from 1878 to the Present. Oslo: Hasselblad Center
Teaching Method
A - Lecture method: theoretical classes where the historical and theoretical foundations of the aforementioned syllabus are taught.
B - Practical-laboratory classes of experimentation, selection, editing and sequencing of images and critical discussi
Software used in class
Photoshop
InDesign
