PHO 281B - The Figure: Classic and Contemporary Images

Credits: 4

Description
A self-driven course for advanced photo students that focuses on the study of the human form. Students will synthesize the unique styles of fine and photographic art to produce their own body of work, reflecting a personal vision and integrating the knowledge of the Old Masters as well as contemporary iconic photographers. The class includes modern perspectives such as Pin-Up and Commercial Advertising styles.

Student Learning Outcomes

Control lighting to create moods appropriate for fine art figure studies, as well as boudoir, pin-up, and other styles of photography that feature the human form.
Create lighting patterns and determine camera angles most flattering to face and form, thus minimizing postproduction work.
Improve images in postproduction.
Design and construct simple settings, accessories, and backdrops suitable for a planned shoot.
Exhibit the ability to put models at ease and provide confident and competent posing direction that consistently produces compositionally effective images.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethics, legal responsibilities, and terminology as applied to artistic photography of the human form.
Apply the techniques of successful photographers/artists in the genre and explore ways to emulate or achieve some of the most admirable qualities of their work.
Demonstrate an understanding of the kinds of images that are marketable and how to increase the chances for creating commercially viable work.
Design and produce a cohesive self-published book.

Prerequisite: PHO 235 and Instructor approval