Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography


(G and R only)

Advanced techniques for photographing people for portraits, fashion, or illustration purposes. Portrait and fashion lighting for both studio and location are covered in detail. Film or digital capture may be used. Completed assignments will be used to create a professional portfolio in both black-and-white and color. PREREQUISITE(S): PHOT 201  or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly PG 251.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate ability to conceptualize imagery outcomes in advance, with the goal of creating a keenly observed, dramatic, and skillful image. (Conceptualize an Image)
  • Demonstrate expressive possibilities for each assignment. (Conceptualize an Image)
  • Demonstrate safe use of studio tools, lighting, and background systems. (Photo Studio Practice)
  • Demonstrate improvised lighting and background solutions in the studio and on location. (Photo Studio Practice)
  • Demonstrate advanced use of flash, tungsten and available-light accessories and controls, including gobos, scrims, black foil, flats, and gels. (Advanced Lighting)
  • Demonstrate use of advanced reflected and incident light metering techniques for different uses and camera/film types, including digital. (Advanced Lighting)
  • Demonstrate use of digital studio capture employing “35mm” cameras. (Digital Photography)
  • Demonstrate use of advanced medium-format digital capture using Hasselblads, Phase One digital backs, and Macintosh systems. (Digital Photography)
  • Identify procedures for digital film scanning and image output for ink-jet prints and Web use. (Digital Photography)
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of color transparency and negative films. (Color Films)
  • Demonstrate ability to find and use props creatively. (Props and Make-up)
  • Apply basic make-up. (Props and Make-up)
  • Work appropriately with models, model sources, and model releases. (Models)
  • Demonstrate ability to work in cooperative groups to complete assignments. (Group Projects)
  • Use medium-format film SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses. (Traditional Camera Use)
  • Demonstrate understanding of portrait photography as it is done in advertising, fashion, editorial, wedding/portrait clients (consumer/retail), and personal projects. (Professional Issues)
  • Understand the basics of real photography businesses via guests and/or studio visits. (Professional Issues)
  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic legal issues concerning the photography of people and the commercial use of those pictures. (Professional Issues)
  • Create a portrait portfolio targeted to specific client types, such as fashion magazines, retail portrait clients, and corporate clients. (Portfolio)
  • Apply web searches to discover how different professional photographers promote themselves using Web sites. (Portfolio)


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