Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Photography38181/3630/2627/1/88
Study guide

Expert Class Photography

38181/3630/2627/1/88
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
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).
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

Caution

IPMDI/GDM/016

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

This course will help you bring a photographic concept to life and fully explore your creative potential. We not only teach the technical fundamentals of photography but also show you how to apply photography to design projects. Topics covered include: the exposure triangle, perspective, composition, image editing, concept & previsualisation, reportage & presentation.

As part of this module, there may be an additional cost for a visit to a museum, trade fair or event, which may include transport costs, digital prints and drawing materials.

Learning outcomes (list)

You demonstrate your understanding of photographic language, in particular the relationship between content, design and technique.
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.

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 (list)

Adobe Creative softwareMandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory
Study guideMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours178,00 hours

Evaluation (text)

For the conditions governing the resitting of a missed (partial) examination within and outside the examination periods, please refer to the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Outside the examination period, the following also applies: Not every assessment activity can be resat for organisational or pedagogical reasons.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00Digital / Presentation
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00Digital / Presentation