FA 256 Lighting for Photography

An introduction to the basics in lighting for photography. Students learn how to work within a studio environment and on location. All students work with professional lighting equipment and learn the basics in setting up, metering, and shooting portraits and basic commercial products. Students also learn the basics in camera and lens variations, film stock, digital output, and editing. Contents and expected learning proficiencies of this course vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 12 total credits.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Work in studio environment and on location
2. Be able to work with equipment, basic set-ups, metering and shooting portraits and basic commercial products
3. Have a basic understanding of camera and lens variations
4. Understand film stock and traditional cameras
5. Understand digital output and editing
6. The elements needed to produce professional quality portfolio appropriate for presentation