SK1141 Technical Photography 4.0 credits

Optical imaging, Photographic lenses, Perspective, Photometry, Camera components and their function, Electronic image sensors, The sampling criterion applied to digital images, Color photography, Image quality measures (resolution, MTF, noise, dynamics).

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• make practical use of digital cameras to solve photographic tasks. This includes choosing suitable lenses and settings to obtain the desired perspective, depth of field and exposure.
• explain basic photometric concepts, as well as being able to make photometric calculations that are relevant for practical photography.
• assess and quantify the image quality of photographic systems in terms of sharpness and noise.
• explain the basics of color theory and the concept of color temperature (white balance), and be able to use this knowledge in practical photography.
• assess how high pixel density is needed in digital photography to avoid image distortion and other quality losses.

Active participation in SK1120 Wave Motion Theory or equivalent course.

• TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory experiments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Hjalmar Brismar

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.