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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%).