This version of the course guide is provisional until the period for editing the new course guides ends.

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Photographic Techniques and Genres

Code: 105012 ECTS Credits: 6
2025/2026
Degree Type Year
Audiovisual Communication OP 3

Contact

Name:
Arnaud Christian Franck Bayle
Email:
arnaud.bayle@uab.cat

Teaching groups languages

You can view this information at the end of this document.


Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the techniques of capturing photographic images with digital devices.

 


Objectives and Contextualisation

Introduce students to the different photographic genres, from portrait photography to studio photography, passing through other genres such as architecture photography, sports photography, still life photography, reportage photography, etc. addressing their specific problems. The second objective is that students develop the necessary technical skills to be able to face photographic projects.


Learning Outcomes

  1. KM19 (Knowledge) Apply audiovisual communication theories to industrial audiovisual productions.
  2. KM19 (Knowledge) Apply audiovisual communication theories to industrial audiovisual productions.
  3. SM19 (Skill) To construct static and dynamic compositions in accordance with the key principles of design and art direction.
  4. SM19 (Skill) To construct static and dynamic compositions in accordance with the key principles of design and art direction.

Content

1. History and evolution of the concept of genres in photography.

2. The different photographic genres, classification and characteristics.

3. Advanced capturing techniques with digital devices.

4. Capturing techniques with studio flashes applied to portraiture.

5. Capturing techniques with studio flashes applied to product photography.

6. Raw file processing workflow.

7. Digital postproduction, image treatment tools.

8. Development of a personal project.


Activities and Methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Masterclass 15 0.6
Practical exercises in laboratory 27.5 1.1
Type: Supervised      
Assessment activities 7.5 0.3
Coaching 7.5 0.3
Type: Autonomous      
Readings, tutorials, planning exercises 82.5 3.3

The acquisition of knowledge and skills by the students will be achieved through different methodological procedures, alternating master classes, in which methodological issues and theory knowledge are worked on, with directed practical classes in which the students develop their technical skills through of exercises both in the photographic studio and on location.

In addition, students must perform exercises autonomously through different practices and tutorials in digital format.

A detailed schedule outlining the content of each session will be presented on the first day of the course and will be available on the course's Virtual Campus, where students will find all teaching materials and necessary information for effective course monitoring. Should the teaching modality change for reasons of force majeure according to the competent authorities, the teaching staff will inform students of any modifications to the course schedule and teaching methodologies.

The content of the subject will be sensitive to aspects related to the gender perspective and the use of inclusive language.

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.


Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Participation and attendance 10% 1 0.04
Personal Project 30% 3 0.12
Practices 30% 3 0.12 KM19, SM19
Theory exam 30% 3 0.12

The subject consists of the following evaluations:

1. A multiple choice exam that will allow evaluating the theory knowledge acquired during the subject (30%).

2. Mandatory practices with delivery of exercises through the virtual campus (30%).

3. The delivery of a personal photographic project (30%).

4. Attendance at master classes and active participation in practical classes (10%).

 

In order to pass the subject, it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 5 in the theory exam.

Students will be entitled to the revaluation of the subject. They should present a minimum of activities that equals two-thirds of the total grading.

To have access to revaluation, the previous grades should be 3.5.

In the event that the student performs any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation of an evaluation act, this evaluation act will be graded with 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that could be instructed.

In the event, that several irregularities occur in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.

Following point 9 of Article 266 of the UAB Academic Regulations, if it is determined that the student has not provided sufficient evidence to be evaluated, the subject will be classified as non-assessable.

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage. Any assignment containing content generated by AI will be considered a breach of 5 academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.

 


Bibliography

- Ang, Tom 2012, Fotografia digital pas a pas. Edicions Omega, Barcelona

 

- Carroll, Henry 2021. Llegiu aquest llibre si voleu fer bones fotografies. Blume, Barcelona

 

- Cartier-Bresson 2017, Fotografiar del natural, Editorial GG, Barcelona

 

- Dilg, Brian 2020. Per què Ens agrada Una Fotografia: La ciència de la percepció. Blume, Barcelona

 

- Freeman, Michael 2018, L'ull del fotògraf. Blume, Barcelona

 

- Jacquart, A-L 2012, Composeu, ajusteu i dispareu. Edicions Omega, Barcelona

 

- Kelby, Scott 2021, El llibre de la fotografia digital. Més de 150 receptes, consells i trucs per fotografiar amb llum natural. Photo Club (Anaya multimèdia), Madrid

  

- Momeñe, Eduardo 2011, La visió fotogràfica Curs de fotografia per a joves fotògrafs, Autor-Editor, Madrid

 

- Peterson, Bryan 2017, Els secrets de l'exposició fotogràfica. Tutor, Madrid


Software

Students will work with image editing software available at the faculty such as Affinity PHOTO. Other professional editing softwares can also be used.


Groups and Languages

Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.

Name Group Language Semester Turn
(PLAB) Practical laboratories 41 Spanish first semester morning-mixed
(TE) Theory 4 Spanish first semester morning-mixed