PHO 170Studio Lighting & Tech I

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This course is designed to introduce students to the tools and practice of studio photography. Students will be introduced to digital camera studio techniques, various lighting systems, as well as other lighting equipment and techniques. The class will focus on the creation of black and white and color imagery with projects drawn from the following: advertising, portraiture, fashion, product photography, digital, architecture, and fine art. Students will develop a working knowledge of all the tools of the studio as well as the ability to work knowledgeably in the crafting of effective lighting of all subject matter. Class time will include lecture, demonstration, critique, and hands on digital lab and studio instruction. Writing and reading assignments as appropriate to this discipline are part of this course.