Course Description
Advanced studio practices in constructed photographic scenes both in the studio and on location. Includes advanced techniques, historical and contemporary practices, with emphasis on portfolio development utilizing the methods of constructed situations with emphasis on artificial lighting techniques.
Athena Title
Construct Image in Photo II
Prerequisite
ARST 3250
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed for students to do advanced research utilizing the tools and concepts of photographing a constructed scene. Through technical exercises students will learn advanced techniques in artificial lighting to create expressive effects. Emphasis in the course will be on portfolio development through proposed project design and implementation. Classroom discussions, slide lectures, gallery visits, research projects and critiques will expose the students to the conceptual components and contemporary trends in constructed image practices in photography. Students will be required to engage assignment topics and present their work in the context of historical and contemporary practices within the medium. In presenting his/her photographs, each student will be expected to assimilate and analyze the topic of the assignment and present the work orally as well as through various modes and media, including the use of appropriate technology. Students will be expected to engage other students' work with dialogue that is stylistically appropriate and mature. During critiques students will learn to communicate for academic and professional contexts, supporting a consistent purpose and point of view while considering and engaging opposing points of view. Students will be required to interpret inferences within each photograph being discussed, developing subtleties of symbolic and indirect discourse.
Topical Outline
Overview of historical and contemporary practices in constructed studio and location photography through readings and slide presentations. Lecture topics and slide presentations will cover both the historical and contemporary uses of studio photography and location sets. Studio practice and technical assignments in location lighting techniques, including hot lights, strobes, mixed lighting and lighting effects. Sustained personal portfolio development through project design and implementation practices. Regular critiques on developing work. Regular in-class assisted studio and lab work.
Syllabus