Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Photography38181/3349/2425/1/35
Study guide

Expert Class Photography

38181/3349/2425/1/35
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
    Programme option:
    • GDM International - Publication Design
    Choice package:
    • Subjects of your choice - Publication Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 8 credits
Co-ordinator: Gombeer Wim
Other teaching staff: De Vuyst Marijke
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours

Short description

This course will help you become more comfortable with a camera, work in a professional photo studio and fully explore your creative potential.We not only teach the technical essentials of photography but also learn how to use photography in design assignments.
Topics covered include: the exposure triangle, point of view, composition, image editing, concept & previsualisation, reportage & presentation.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

You are able to create a commercial photographic media output according to technical feasibility
You demonstrate your understanding of photographic language, in particular the relationship between content, design and technique.
You demonstrate your insight into the photographic approach using flash lighting and camera in studio.
You demonstrate your insight into the imaging of people, objects and space.
By understanding the nature and arrangement of the light source, you can depict and abstract various aspects of an object.
You handle light sources correctly.
You make the right choice from the range of objectives.

Course content

Following topics are covered:

  • material knowledge (camera, lenses, light)
  • iso-diafragm-shutter speed
  • composition
  • light and flash metering
  • light control on location (daylight, artificial light, flash).
  • Exercises: composition, product photography, model/portrait photography, reportage on location

Study material (text): Mandatory

  • Online learning material on Digitap
  • Study guide
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Adobe Creative software
  • For this class, keep in mind additional costs for:
    • SD card - min 32GB

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum36,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours172,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00

Evaluation (text)

The conditions for a catch-up (partial) exam during and outside the examination series are to be found in the Education and Examination Regulations. In addition, the following also applies outside the examination series:

  • Not every evaluation activity can be redone for organizational or didactic reasons.