Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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VICO 3394 - Small Systems Lighting for Communication Photography


This course explores the history, aesthetics, and techniques of using artificial strobe light as it applies to the still photographic image for communication. Students will experiment with a variety of lighting styles as they acquire the skills of using dedicated electronic flash units and portable lighting systems. Students are required to have an approved professional camera and appropriate lenses (f 2.8 or faster and at least one with an effective viewer wider than 35mm and one with an effective view of 100mm or longer), flash, and tripod for the course. Check with the department for current guidelines.

Requisites: C or better in VICO 2221 or 2390
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe the history of artificial strobe light photography.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate techniques for application of artificial strobe light photography as it applies to communication photography.
  • Students will be able to apply appropriate aesthetics to creation of artificial strobe photography.



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