COM3205 Photography – Lighting

Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students apply various light sources, multiple lighting arrangements and metering techniques with an emphasis on flash and studio lighting.
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Parameters: Access to a camera with ability to control aperture and shutter speed independently, access to a studio facility, light meter, lighting equipment, flash, processing and display equipment. Note: The term photograph refers to either a physical or digital representation, depending on equipment available to the student.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe different methods of image capture appropriate to various light conditions
- 1.1 describe various types of cameras and their image-capture format, e.g.; single-lens reflex (SLR), viewfinder, rangefinder, 35 mm, 70 mm, digital, raw, bitmap
- 1.2 discuss the appropriate application of the types of camera in various occupations; e.g., photojournalism, portraiture, product advertising
2 apply the theory and operation of light-metering devices and electronic-flash devices in a photographic assignment
- 2.1 identify and describe various lighting sources (e.g., sunlight, tungsten, fluorescent, electronic flash), their characteristics and their effect on the photographed subject
- 2.2 describe and apply the following concepts:
  - 2.2.1 Kelvin ratings; e.g., white balance
  - 2.2.2 inverse-square law
  - 2.2.3 incident and reflective light
- 2.3 use built-in, hand and/or flash meters and gray cards to determine desired image-capture device settings
- 2.4 use flash lighting device(s); e.g., flash synchronization—medium (M) sync and X sync, aperture calculations
- 2.5 produce photographs using a flash
3 apply studio lighting techniques to a photographic assignment
- 3.1 identify and describe different studio lighting arrangements; e.g., Rembrandt, Paramount
- 3.2 demonstrate mastery of such basic lighting techniques as Rembrandt, bounce, Paramount, three-point lighting (key light, fill light and background light)
- 3.3 apply studio knowledge in still and portrait photography
- 3.4 select and use light sources to achieve desired effects
- 3.5 control and adjust lighting intensity
4 discuss camera stabilization techniques; e.g., tripods
5 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 5.1 create a display of photographs
- 5.2 discuss each photograph regarding:
  - 5.2.1 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
  - 5.2.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., lighting techniques such as Rembrandt, bounce, Paramount, three-point lighting (key light, fill light and background light)
  - 5.2.3 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 5.2.4 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
  - 5.2.5 the use of tools and equipment
- 5.3 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 5.4 add the selected work (e.g., photographs, proofs, log sheets) to a portfolio
6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals