Architecture and Photography - An Introduction to the History, Theory and Practice of Architectural Photography

1. Basic knowledge on the history of photography with emphasis on the develops within architectural photography and photography from urban space (5%).
2. Understanding of theoretical and philosophical connections between architecture and photography (5%).
3. Develop understanding for contemporary joint practice and cross-fertilization between architecture and photography (5%).
4. Develop a critical framework for understanding and evaluating architectural photography (5%).

Knowledge of: Analogue & digital cameras, photographic techniques, machines processes. Skills: The use of analogue & digital cameras. Processing black & white films and producing prints. Digital colour film scanning, processing with Photoshop & Lightroom, and printing. General Competance:The student shall obtain basic knowledge of self-initiated work within architectural photography, from studio photography of architectural models, through interior and exterior photography and photography of urban space. (80%). The subject will be taught in English, but if required also in Norwegian.

Max. 12 students. Lecture.s Seminars. Workshops. Self-initiated study and darkroom work. Exhibition.