Students will produce a variety of images including conventional darkroom printing of a digitally restored image. Areas of investigation include photographic equipment used in a portrait studio, traditional and non-traditional lighting techniques, and business concerns for portrait photographers. Through hands on exercises using 35mm color slide film, each students learn a variety of artificial lighting techniques. Emphasis is be placed on the safe and effective handling of studio equipment. Students are required to purchase a hand held light meter.
Emphasis is placed on using advanced photographic techniques for visual problem solving.
Students will need to purchase film, paper, and other supplies. Areas of investigation include color theory, color photographic materials and equipment, color film processing and color printing. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which photographers use color as a tool in a variety of photographic applications. Through the use of digital cameras, scanners, printers and photo imaging software, students explore the world of the electronic darkroom. Prior computer experience is recommended but not required.