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PHOT 0090W - Wedding and Event Photography Field Workshop

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of PHOT 60A with grade of "C" or better Hours: 13 (7 lecture, 6 activity) per .5 unit Description: Documentation of weddings and events, such as: conferences, trade shows, public relations events, campaign rallies, performances, holiday parties and Quinceañeras. Working with portable flash, available light and mixed lighting. Posing and capturing groups and individuals in a timely manner. Creating a shot list and other organizational tools. (CSU) Units 0.5-1 Lecture-Discussion 7-14 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 13-26 Outside of Class Hours 6-12 Course Student Learning Outcomes Assess the wedding and event photography market opportunities. Apply exposure, posing and lighting techniques in order to capture event photographs. Create a portfolio of event photographs demonstrating technical skills, stylistic consistency and storytelling content. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. Weddings B. Family/personal events C. Corporate events D. Political events II. Organization and client interaction A. Working with the client B. Creating the shot list C. Working with an assistant/second shooter D. Being in charge while remaining flexible E. Professional etiquette III. Equipment selection A. Camera choice B. Lens choice C. Electronic flash D. Available light IV. Working with flash A. On-camera flash a. TTL vs. manual b. Straight on vs. bounce c. Diffusers B. Off-camera flash a. Synchronization b. Lighting ratios C. Mixing flash and ambient light V. Posing A. Groups a. Composing with triangles b. Height variation vs. uniformity c. Creating depth by overlapping subjects B. Couples and individuals a. Posing to flatter subjects b. Full length vs. waist up c. Head shots V. Style and approach A. Candid/photojournalistic B. Formal/posed C. Natural/artificial lighting VI. Portfolio creation A. Weddings B. Personal/family events C. Corporate events Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe the major categories of event photography and how to pursue work in them; 2. Generate a shot list for a wedding and a corporate event; 3. Discuss appropriate etiquette when photographing events; 4. Select the appropriate camera, lenses and lighting equipment for the event being documented; 5. Assess both formal and photojournalistic approaches to event photography; 6. Critique photographs considering industry standards Activity Objectives: 1. Produce images using available light and fill flash; 2. Demonstrate on-camera and off-camera flash techniques; 3. Calculate lighting ratios; 4. Assess the visual impact of a variety of posing strategies; 5. Create a portfolio of event photographs. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Projects Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter on posing individuals. Come prepared to apply those techniques during the lab portion of class. 2. Read the assigned article on fill-flash. Apply the technique outside of class and come prepared to discuss your results with the entire class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Given the parameters of a theoretical event and a wedding, prepare a written shot list and timeline for each using the format discussed in class. 2. Prepare a written critique of the work of a professional wedding photographer you find online. Analyze the work considering posing, lighting, lens selection and visual impact. Make sure to embed the images in the report that are being analyzed. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Student will complete a final portfolio of 10-12 event photographs that demonstrates their best work using the techniques demonstrated and discussed in class. Methods of Instruction Activity Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Students must supply digital storage media and presentations materials.