Academic year
2025-26
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
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Gombeer Wim
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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.
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.
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| 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:
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 100,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 100,00 | |
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.