In this course, you will explore technical and theoretical principles and skills that apply across all photographic practices. You will establish foundational knowledge of the principles of photographic techniques and technologies and examine the principles of photographic image making. This course will guide you through practical demonstrations and activities, you will gain hands on understanding of lighting, optics, visual perception, and imaging systems found in professional photographic practice.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the capabilities and limitations of different photographic camera systems and their suitability to produce creative image outcomes.
- Evaluate and apply camera craft knowledge to solve a range of photographic challenges.
- Identify various optical characteristics and their relationship to image structure and perspective. [what about: Identify how lens and cameras create images and apply this knowledge as part of your visual language.]
- Explore and apply knowledge of the properties of light, surface, and related principles in the formation of photographic images.
- Develop effective strategies in the creation of a contemporary photographic workflow as applied in a range of professional contexts.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Camera Craft: Quiz and Photographic Project 35% CLOs: 1, 2, 5
Task 2: Optics & Perspective: Quiz and Photographic Project 30% CLOs: 2, 3, 5
Task 3: Principles of Light: Quiz and Photographic Project 35% CLOs: 2, 4, 5