P 201 :: Syllabus

In this introduction to the essential concepts of lighting for photography, students explore the manipulation of quantity, quality, direction, and contrast of both natural and artificial lighting. The course covers equipment and processes required to produce professional image quality in the studio and on location.

Prerequisites P113 and P111

 

Objectives

Translate 3-dimensional properties into 2-dimensional space.

Apply accurate meter based exposure control.

Apply accurate meter based control of contrast ratio.

Demonstrate safe and effective use of tungsten lighting and electronic flash.

Apply appropriate light modifiers with tungsten systems, flash systems, and under natural light.

Demonstrate lighting for form on reflective and transparent surfaces.

Use both reflective and incident metering techniques to determine the correct exposure and exposure range required for optimal mechanical printing.

Determine critical tonal reproduction through the use of the Zone System.

Use both Tungsten and flash lighting to execute a wide range of assignments.

Policies

Materials & Supplies

Basics of Photography Lighting, David Prakel, AVA Publishing; 2007

Grey Card

10 Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

Jump/flash drive, 1G or more

10 High quality Photographic Prints

Large Manila Envelope for turning in your prints

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the labs, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music with or without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive. During critiques computers will be off and full attention will be given to the discussion.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook

Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 60 Credit Value 4.0

Estimated Homework Hours 4-6 hours per week

Grading and Attendance

Assignments 1 -7 (10% each) 60% (the lowest assignment grade will be dropped.)

Final Project 20%

Final Portfolio 10% (students are responsible for archiving their own work.)

Class Participation 10%

 

Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the quarter (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during lab time, participation in and preparedness for and in progress critiques, individual conferences and the final group critique, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest.

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of FS (failed/suspended) will be recorded for the course.

 

Late work will NOT be accepted without a formal written excuse. The excuse and ALL work is due the first class back.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two tardies will count as an absence.

 

Class Hours: Fridays TBA


Classroom: NONE