Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
VICO 3221 - Commercial Photography I: Introduction
Introduction to the basic tools of photographic illustration including approaches to fashion, still life, and lighting as well as the basic tools of the medium format camera. Students are required to have an approved professional camera and appropriate lenses, flash, and tripod for the course. Check with the department for current guidelines. Cooperative buying fee applies.
Requisites: C or better in ((VICO 1021 or 1421) and JOUR 1330)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to use basic lighting and studio terminology.
- Students will be able to apply advanced compositional skills to the construction of communication images.
- Students will be able to explain the difference between editorial and advertising photography.
- Students will be able to demonstrate basic view camera operation.
- Students will be able to articulate the conceptual issues of commercial photography.
- Students will be able to articulate appropriate technical issues of commercial photography.
- Students will be able to demonstrate basic digital post-processing skills.
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