Optics and Camera Equipment
Оптика та знімальна техніка
Physical foundations of optics and modern imaging systems: light, lenses, sensors, exposure, and professional use of photo/video cameras, optics, and accessories.
Фізичні основи оптики та сучасних знімальних систем: світло, об’єктиви, сенсори, експозиція та професійна робота з фото- й відеокамерами, оптикою та аксесуарами.
02 · Visual schema
Керуй f-stop і focus — iris і DOF реагують одразу
Керуй f-stop і focus — iris і DOF реагують одразу
- 1 semester · 90 h (10 lectures, 20 practicals)
- UK
BA year 1, Photographic Art and Videography (OPK6) — students who need physical foundations of light and hands-on camera/lens practice before advanced shooting courses.
04 · Course path
- Light
- Lens
- Aperture / DoF
- Sensor
- Exposure
- System
05 · Module map
M101
Physics of optics
Light, geometry, aberrations
M202
Lenses in practice
Types, focal length, DoF
M303
Camera systems
Sensors, exposure, video, gear
PR04
Studio / field
20 practicals + mini-project
06 · What you'll learn
Explain how light, geometric optics, and aberrations shape the image
Choose lenses by type, focal length, and distortion for a given task
Control aperture, depth of field, sensors, and exposure triangle in practice
Operate photo and video camera systems and essential accessories safely
Complete a creative mini-project that demonstrates technical and visual control
Module 1 — Physical foundations of optics and light: nature of light, geometric optics, aberrations (lectures 1–3)
Module 2 — Design and characteristics of imaging optics: lens types, focal length, distortion, aperture & DoF (lectures 4–6)
Module 3 — Imaging systems, exposure, and modern technology: sensors, exposure, video systems, accessories (lectures 7–10)
Practical arc — 20 studio/field sessions + individual creative mini-project