PHOT1076 — Photography Lighting 1
PHOT 1076 - Photography Lighting 1 PHOT 1076 - Photography Lighting 1 Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This course introduces techniques for planning and executing a photo shoot, with a specific focus on lighting. Topics include qualities and impacts of light; flash vs natural light; lighting for portraits and products; and the use of cameras, light meters, and other equipment. Students are required to furnish a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera. MnTC Goals None identify various light sources. identify different lenses. apply various methods of focusing. set camera’s white balance by measuring ambient light. use ambient light and fill cards during a portrait session. identify various traits of flash units. operate a flash unit. identify camera sync speed. use various camera settings while using a flash unit. operate a flash unit in manual and auto modes. use the sun as rim light and a bounce card to fill. bounce light using a flash unit. use a flash to fill ambient light. plan a photo shoot. prepare model releases. demonstrate professionalism during a photo shoot. use a handheld light meter to measure light. demonstrate safe usage of studio lighting and equipment. employ different exposure modes. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Registration
Prerequisites: PHOT1071