Photography and Digital Imaging - Location Portraiture

Location Portraiture (PHDI 1105)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course examines issues central to photographing successful portraits on location. You will learn techniques for lighting and controlling color in location settings while making aesthetic decisions based on visual elements a location provides. You will also explore ways to engage with subjects to create meaningful portraits. You will participate in hands-on location portrait photo shoots exploring issues of safety relevant to location photography. Course shooting assignments will introduce you to working in a variety of settings while you prepare a location portraiture portfolio. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. Student will analyze a subject and determine an appropriate lighting scheme for that subject.

Prerequisites: 

PHDI 1110, PHDI 1120.