CIND2101
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to photography as an art-directed design practice, with an emphasis on the kind of client-based photographic assignments graduates may expect in the commercial sector. Students will gain a clear working knowledge of photographic pre-visualisation, art direction, studio image construction and studio lighting. Camera skills and studio technologies will be applied to a range of creative ‘client’ briefs.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): DESN2302. Students who have successfully completed DESN2302 are not eligible to enrol in CIND2101.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Pre-visualision and art direction of photographic images;
2. Apply a variety of studio based photographic processes to achieve particular effects;
3. Demonstrate competency in a range of studio lighting techniques;
4. Deliver creative and technically proficient photographic works within a set of challenges or constraints.
Content
Topics will include:
- Studio lighting techniques;
- Light measurement and lighting contrast;
- Photographic art direction;
- Studio-based photographic genres, including but not limited to portraiture, fashion, advertising, product, still life, tableaux, and experimental photography;
- Advanced Camera skills.
Requisite
Students who have successfully completed DESN2302 cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Project: Photographic Project 1
Project: Photographic Project 2
Practical Demonstration: Demonstration: Lighting and Technical Skills
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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