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Purpose
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This course is designed specifically for the graphic designer whose
objective is to function effectively in today's commercial art field.
In this class, you will learn how to use photography to illustrate
concepts for editorial and advertising projects. You will also experience
the collaborative relationship between an art director and a commercial
photographer. As a group, we will also learn how to run a professional
photo studio.
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Emphasis
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We will learn basic camera operation and professional studio lighting
techniques. Assignments will be geared towards learning the fundamental
skills that would be applicable to a job where photographic skills
are necessary. You will also have opportunities to create original
images for your portfolio and other projects.
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Class format
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This course will consist of studio photo shoots, location assignments,
lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. There will also one essay
and one quiz.
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Materials
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In order to complete assignments, you may need to purchase more
than what is listed below. Some substitutions are possible. Other
materials may be required. Expect to spend approximately $200-$250
in materials for this class.
- Required Textbook: Studio Photography by John Child
- Optional Textbook: National Geographic Photography Field
Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures by Peter K. Burian
& Robert Caputo
- 35mm camera with manual focus, aperture and shutter speed controls
(must be approved by instructor)*
- 5 or more rolls of color print film*
- 5 or more rolls of color slide film
- 1 or more rolls of b&w film (Kodak
T400CN)
- film, processing and enlargements for the above
- loupe (8x)
- negative pages
- slide pages
- felt tip pens
- Parkland Identification
* Note: you must bring your camera and one spare roll of unexposed
35mm color print film (ISO 100) to every class.
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Resources
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Bates Camera, 210 E Green, Champaign 351-7500
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Better Image, 44 E University, Champaign, 352-0213
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Film Processing Ltd, 309 S Neil, Champaign,
359-5953
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UIUC Photographic Services, 54 A East Gregory
Drive, Champaign, 333-4671
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