DART 270 - Architectural Photography3 Credit: (1 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [DART 130 ][Pre- or co-requisite: DART 210 ]
Students will learn technical and conceptual aspects of architectural and interior still-image photography, trends, and practices. Emphasis will be on the application of appropriate techniques and equipment for field/location conditions. Travel is required for this course.
OFFERED: fall semesters
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Analyze an architectural scene
- Analyze proportions
- Compare angles
- Analyze architectural features
- Analyze existing lighting
- Determine proper camera placement
- Match exterior and interior lighting sources
- Evaluate overall composition
Goal 2: Implement advanced tools of digital photography
- Use advanced functions of digital cameras
- Employ digital lighting
- Implement RAW capture functions
- Select appropriate lens
- Apply white balance for desired effect
Goal 3: Apply advanced techniques of digital photography
- Choose ISO to achieve various effects
- Explore angles to achieve various effects
- Choose aperture settings to achieve various effects
- Employ lighting to match desired outcome
- Apply advanced focusing techniques
Goal 4: Apply photo editing software
- Describe advanced functions of photo editing software
- Apply tonal corrections
- Apply layer masks
- Apply transform functions
- Apply crop tools
- Apply filters
- Apply paths
Goal 5: Examine critical issues in contemporary studio photography
- Identify critical issues in contemporary architectural photography
- Discuss critical issues in contemporary architectural photography
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