Credit Points: 40
This module will explore portrait photography both practically and theoretically. Students will become familiar with themes inherent to the genre such as identity and representation. Colour photography will be introduced and colour theory discussed. Students will shoot on location and in the studio they will produce portraits using controlled lighting. Working with other people will develop communication and personable skills and stimulate questions about photography as an act of social exchange.
© Stacey Jay King, Portrait 2009
The module analyses portraiture from both a historical and contemporary perspective. It will look at the vast subjects of identity and representation and unpick and unpack them through smaller discussion topics while the practical work will put emphasis on dealing with the human form and working with the human psyche.
Images © Neil Salter 2010
Workshops will introduce controlled lighting (flash and mixed) in both the studio and on location. Colour photography and colour theory will be explored through analogue and digital media.
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