CODE 94921 ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 CREDITS 2 cfu anno 2 SCIENZE AMBIENTALI E NATURALI 9916 (L-32) - GENOVA 2 cfu anno 2 BIOLOGIA ED ECOLOGIA MARINA 10723 (LM-6) - GENOVA 2 cfu anno 2 BIOLOGIA ED ECOLOGIA MARINA 10723 (LM-75) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/07 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Topics concerning underwater photography are examined, considering the available equipments, the shooting techniques, practical exercises and some notes on the right behaviour to improve. Lessons with the help of many images taken by the lecturer, all examined and explained. We consider how photos can be used to compose scientific, popular articles or slideshows, and the applications of uw photography to scientific research. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course gives the basics to the beginners, and allow to the more expert photographers to improve their abilities. The main techniques and shooting methods are considered, together with practical suggestions to prepare articles, slideshows. We give also informations on the uses of photography for scientific research. The technical basis to the knowledge and use of the equipment are given, together with the development of an artistic and critic sense toward photography TEACHING METHODS Frontal lesson in classroom SYLLABUS/CONTENT Generalities about photography and underwater photography Macrophotography The search for negative space. Environment and wide angle photo Different light sources Macro inserted in the environment, with wide angle lenses Fish as subject To seize the day Rules for composition Particular techniques To tell tales with images UW Photography and sciences RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY L’Atlante del Fotosub, Massimo Boyer (2018), pubblicazione 2 marzo 2018, ed. Antipodes La Fotografia Naturalistica Subacquea, Massimo Boyer (2014), ed. Magenes Powerpoints of the lessons TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MASSIMO BOYER Exam Board GIORGIO BAVESTRELLO (President) MARZIA BO FEDERICO BETTI (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Preliminary meeting to fix the schedule: 16 march, 14.00, Aula 304 Class schedule UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral examination ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral evaluation Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 14/06/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale 12/07/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale 20/09/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Office hours for students: To be fixed, when needed
