CP 2310 - Lighting II: Location

Credits: 3

Photographers regularly face unique challenges when assigned to make powerful images of individuals in varied locations, often adding light sources and using available light in their creative process. This course will instruct students in the area of creating compelling and clearly communicated photographs while on location assignments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have created a portfolio of photographs that communicates a sense of place through their understanding of meaningful composition and effective use of lighting.

Prerequisites: CP 1720 - Lighting I: Fundamentals

Course Learning Outcomes:

Read and evaluate existing interior light and apply supplemental techniques to create narratives.
Discuss and debate the advantages of light and its role in creating multi and single image narratives.
Demonstrate the ability to balance daylight with electronic flash.
Evaluate locations for lighting, composition, and visual narrative.
Create a portfolio of photographs that communicates a sense of place through meaningful composition and effective use of lighting.