PT2610:03
Creative Photographic Lighting
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
13 hours lectures, 26 hours practicals. Semester 1.
Available to Bachelor of Photography students.
Staff: Mr C Hutchison.
This subject comprises a study of the fundamentals of photographic lighting. Students will learn how to apply the theory to practical lighting situations. Topics to be covered include: control of available light; use and operation of tungsten studio lighting; use and operation of portable and studio electronic flash units; principles of lighting; form of light; contrast control; types of light.
Learning Objectives:
- gain an understanding of the theoretical concepts of lighting;
- develop an understanding of the role of light and shadow in the creation of visual form and texture;
- ability to apply this theory to the practical modification and manipulation of lighting.
Assessment by three practical assignments (60%); written examination (15%); research project (15%); practical lighting demonstration (10%).