PH 3200 - Lighting III: Studio

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course expands students’ ability to use studio lighting as it pertains to developing a personal aesthetic through studio lighting-based projects. Students apply industry research to propose and create a series of images that apply intentional lighting strategies in the production of a well-synthesized portfolio. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate how to create advanced lighting scenarios to produce professional images.

Prerequisites: PH 2500 - Lighting II: Location

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge through research and application of the constructive elements of lighting.
Apply lighting and compositional elements in the design and completion of photo-based narratives.
Apply lighting theory and practice as it applies to creating image depth.
Create imagery that expresses a personal aesthetic through single and multi-image photography-based projects.

PH3200 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Lighting for Photographers, 2nd ed., J. Lavine & B. Bartholomew; ISBN: 0815348592
Required Course Materials:

Entry-level DSLR or MILC Camera with appropriate memory cards & batteries
Camera Bag
Tripod
External Hard Drive (1TB or Larger)
Studio lighting kit
5-in-1 reflector