Course detail
Product Photography
FSI-YPF Acad. year: 2026/2027 Summer semester
Students will gain knowledge that is important for creating aesthetically appealing product images, such as the basics of photography, equipment and technique, working with lighting, and post-production. Emphasis is placed on gaining practical experience with photography while working on projects in studio classes.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of working with digital cameras and other photographic equipment. Ability to critically evaluate one's own work and accept constructive feedback.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Conditions for obtaining a classified credit:
- attendance at exercises (min. 5 out of 10 points),
- submission of assigned work by the specified deadlines (min. 40 out of 80 points),
- ability to work independently and discuss theoretical foundations (min. 5 out of 10 points).
The final grade will be determined according to the ECTS scale.
Studio: attendance is mandatory and monitored by the instructor; a maximum of two absences are permitted. In the event of a long-term absence, the course guarantor is responsible for making up the missed classes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
Graduates will be able to operate and correctly set up digital cameras, create optimal lighting conditions for various products, and create attractive compositions for product photographs.
Students will gain:
The ability to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in their own digital work.
The ability to operate and set up all photographic equipment.
The skill to photograph various types of products with regard to their specific characteristics.
The ability to edit product images using graphics programs.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-VKP-P: Visual Communication in the Creative Industries, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 5 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Studio work
39 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Introduction to product photography.
Product photography styles.
Operating and setting up photographic equipment.
Operating and setting up light sources and lighting.
Setting up and adjusting the scene for product photography.
Working with different types of products.
Post-production editing and retouching.