PHOT 380 - Contemporary Portraiture

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

In this course students will examine portraiture and its contemporary implications and uses. Combining a dual emphasis on proper technical skills and creative application of the photographic medium, students will develop strategies for creating portraits both in the studio and on location. Furthermore, students will gain an appreciation for the myriad ways in which portraits are utilized in the photographic world, such as fashion, editorial, and fine art. Prerequisites: PHOT 316 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Create strategies for shooting portraiture in the studio and on location. (2) Experiment with lighting techniques to craft successful images. (3) Demonstrate how to modify/control/enhance light and create lighting diagrams. (4) Explore the different, yet increasingly related, modern genres of portraiture. (5) Build a signature style of photography. (6) Classify current trends in portraiture, while also distinguishing the art historical implications. (7) Construct a cohesive body of portraiture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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