Sptp: Photo Portrait

Catalog description

This course is a study in the photographic replication of the human likeness in commercial, documentary and fine art portraiture. Students will learn both the technical and aesthetic issues that pertain to portraiture. We will explore the creative trends in portraiture both historically and currently. Students will learn a variety of lighting techniques in the studio as well as natural lighting. They will gain the knowledge needed in Photoshop and Lightroom to organize their files and use these platforms as a digital darkroom. By the end of the course each student will have a digital portfolio demonstrating their understanding and creative approaches. The concepts you learn in this course can be applied to future endeavors in filmmaking, web/graphic designing, etc.