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Portrait Photography (PHDI 2130)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This studio course covers the basics of professional portrait photography. You will explore the ins and outs of people photography as you develop interpersonal communication skills and photographer-to-subject rapport; learn lighting and posing techniques for individual, environmental and group portraits; and examine portrait applications in the professional marketplace and the equipment requirements needed to succeed in the portrait photography industry. Upon completing this course, you will have a portrait portfolio consisting of children, groups, couples, individuals and environmental portraits.
Topical Outline:
Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Identify historic and contemporary portrait photographers
2. 2. Demonstrate studio and location portrait lighting techniques
3. 3. Direct and pose subjects
4. 4. Determine pricing and marketing for portrait photography
Prerequisites:
PHDI 1230, PHDI 1250 or instructor approval.