Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Studio Photography
Course Code
KSK_072
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science; Information and Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Alnis Stakle
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on photographer’s work in a photo studio. To create students’ understanding of the use of the flashlight, creation of lighting patterns, reproduction and modification of classical lighting situations.
Preliminary Knowledge
The digital imaging study course has been mastered. Necessary basic skills to use a professional digital camera.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After mastering the course students will know basic principles of use of lighting in photography. Students will know the historical and contemporary traditions in the use of a photo studio. Students will get an insight into the use of studio photography in media and daily life.
Skills
1.After mastering the course students will know how to use artificial lighting in studio photography for different tasks.
Competences
1.After mastering the course students will be able to autonomously create and lead a creative project in photography, using studio opportunities as a basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To approbate the knowledge provided during lectures and seminars by creating presentations and diploma projects – studio photography.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Participation in lectures.
Participation and activity in seminars.
Creative project – studio photography.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to content and organisation of the study course.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Photography in controlled lighting conditions – history, causes, use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Photography in controlled lighting conditions – history, causes, use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Photography in controlled lighting conditions – history, causes, use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Drama of lighting in photography.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Drama of lighting in photography.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of studio lighting principles, differences in flashlights and use of light modifiers
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of studio lighting principles, differences in flashlights and use of light modifiers
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Object photography, portrait and body photography.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Object photography, portrait and body photography.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to content and organisation of the study course.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Photography in controlled lighting conditions – history, causes, use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Photography in controlled lighting conditions – history, causes, use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Drama of lighting in photography.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Drama of lighting in photography.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of studio lighting principles, differences in flashlights and use of light modifiers
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Object photography, portrait and body photography.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Object photography, portrait and body photography.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Davis, Bob. Lights, Camera, Capture, Creative Lightning Techniques for Digital Photographers Wiley Publishing, Inc. 2010.
2.
Giannati, Don. Lightning Essentials, Edited by, Michelle Perkins, Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt , NY, Amherst Media, Inc. 2012.
3.
Grey, Christopher, Lighting Techniques for Beauty and Glamour Photography, Edited by, Michelle Perkins, Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt , NY, Amherst Media, Inc. 2011.
4.
Siskin, John, Strobe Lightning, Edited by, Michelle Perkins, Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt , NY, Amherst Media, Inc. 2011.
5.
Hunter, Bill The Best of Photographic Lighting, Edited by, Michelle Perkins, Barbara A. Lynch- Johnt , NY, Amherst Media, Inc. 2008.
Additional Reading
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