DESN2302
Photographic Construction and Art Direction
10 Units
Not available in 2014
This course introduces students to photography as an art directed design practice. It will provide students with a basic understanding of photographic pre-visualisation, art direction and studio image construction and studio lighting.
| Objectives | On completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Competently pre visualise and art direct photographic images; 2. Understand the difference between observational / documentary photography and studio based photographic constructions; 3. Demonstrate a basic competency in studio lighting techniques. |
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| Content | Topics will include: 1. Studio lighting techniques; 2. Light measurement and lighting contrast; 3. Photographic art direction; 4. Studio based photographic genres, including but not limited to portraiture, fashion, advertising, product, still life, tableaux, and experimental photography. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | None | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Self Directed Learning Tutorial Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 5 weeks Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks |