PH 3200 - Lighting III: Studio

Credits: 3

This course prepares students in the area of studio lighting as it pertains to photographing products and people for advertising and editorial assignments. Through instruction and hands-on assignments, students will learn how light and composition defines shape and form, creating a compelling visual communication. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate how to set up advanced lighting scenarios to develop a studio-based portfolio.

Prerequisites: PH 2500 - Lighting II: Location

Notes: The textbook Lighting for Photographers, 2nd ed is also used in PH 1500 and PH 2500.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of the constructive elements of lighting.
Apply lighting and compositional elements in the design and completion of photo-based product narratives.
Examine and challenge the conventional elements of commercially based work.
Apply lighting theory and practice as it applies to creating image depth.
Create imagery that illustrates a fine art perspective in single and multi-image storytelling.

PH 3200 Course Learning Outcome 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