PHO 247B - Fashion Photography

Credits: 3

Description
This course introduces fundamental concepts necessary to create and shoot fashion photographs targeted toward editorial and advertising markets. Appreciation of fashion imagery as a cultural phenomenon is highlighted. Students will learn to apply effective communication strategies between models, fashion designers, makeup and hair stylists, etc., so they all function seamlessly as a team. Emphasis is placed on studio and location lighting as well as basic and high-end fashion retouching and post-production work.

Student Learning Outcomes

Manage complex studio and outdoor lighting setups.
Apply communication strategies for coordinating models, stylists, makeup artists, etc. as necessary for a shoot.
Create images suitably styled for a model’s portfolio and comp card, as well as an advertising or editorial publication.
Obtain model releases, location releases and pull letters as needed.
Calculate reasonable estimates and accurate bids.
Assemble simple backdrops, props and sets, when budget may be a consideration.

Prerequisite: PHO 195 or instructor approval