ART 266 Photography 2

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Introduces studio lighting for portraits and product photography, color correction, and asset management. Includes the role of the photographer in the graphic communications industry.

Prerequisite: ART 265 with a grade of C or better and admission in the Visual Communications program; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Produce photographs following art direction.
Employ various lighting techniques for studio photography.
Set up and light product shots.
Produce a series of images related to a theme.
Evaluate photographs for technical and aesthetic qualities.
Explain image ownership, copyright, usage, and licensing.
Create and communicate conceptual content.

Additional Statewide General Education Outcomes:

Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life.
Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

Content Outline

Studio Equipment
- Backgrounds
- Props
- Tripods
- Studio lighting
- Specialty lenses
Studio Photography
- Product photography
- Use design elements to style product photos
  - Color
  - Texture
  - Line
- Copy work
- Close Up Photography
Lighting
- Studio lighting
- Available light
- Metering techniques
- Bracketing
Color Correction in camera RAW
- Color adjustment tools
- Saturation and contrast in camera RAW
- Adjusting sharpness in camera RAW
Aesthetic Qualities
- Composition
- Advanced lighting techniques
- Creative use of depth of field
- Subject matter interpretation
Presentation and Display Techniques
- Printing
- Matting
- Exhibition
Copyright and Legal Issues Related to Photography
Conceptual and fine art practices
- Developing a concept for communication
- Implement photographic tool for strong visual communication
- Writing an artist statement