PHOT 210 ~ Illustrative Image Design and Lighting

Two dimensional design is a visual language. Like any language, it is meant as a form of communication. There are many parts to the language of design. How you organize the parts of your design will convey something about you and how you perceive the world. A very strong design may even make the viewer feel as you have felt.

As a designer you are translating your perception of a three dimensional world into a flat medium measured in only length and width. The basic requirements for two dimensional design are a flat surface and some kind of contrast. The design materials may take the form of a line or shape, or a particular colour, value or texture. These five elements are called the elements of design.

Within the composition of a photographic image, the elements of design are arranged according to principles of organization which incorporate two opposing concepts: harmony and variety. Harmony brings together diverse parts to unify the design. Variety adds contrasts to bring interest to the design. Rhythm and repetition add to the harmony of a design while contrasting elements and elaboration of detail add variety.

                 ©2011 Amanda Krenbrink

                                        ©2011 Christy Thackeray

                                           ©2011 Kaylee Galvin

                            ©2011 Megan Walbaum

PHOT 201 ~ Architectural Interiors

Architectural interiors present the photographer with their own unique set of challenges. It's critical to examine any technical and artistic considerations that come into play when one sets out to create effective architectural interiors.

What are the characteristics of the space and the available lighting? Where do you establish an optimum shooting position and viewpoint to show the features of the space? Does it accentuate the lines and create a perception of depth? What supplemental lighting will be required? How do you strengthen essential principles of composition and design?

Working with large format view cameras, these are just a few of the questions to be addressed in this assignment. Here is a sampling of the results:

                              ©2010 Christy Thackeray

                              ©2010 Kayla Klemenz

                              ©2010 Kayla Klemenz

PHOT 201 ~ Architectural Exteriors

The first major course of the program's second year is View Camera Operation, incorporating 4 x 5 camera work on location, for a variety of assignments. This year's assignments were hampered significantly by weeks of rain at the beginning of the semester, but students were ultimately able to find the right light for a good location. Here are a few samples:

               ©2010 Kaylee Galvin

               ©2010 Andrea Norberg

                              ©2010 Christy Thackeray

               ©2010 Tyler Harris

PHOT 202 ~ Continuous Light Sources

For thousands of years, the egg has been considered a prime example of sculptural art. The egg is a perfect piece of sculpture, in the eyes of sculptors and artists. Our dumb little chicken friends have been creating artistic masterpieces without ever giving them a thought.

Because of their sculptural perfection, eggs are extremely easy to light. Using a single continuous source light and no props, students are encouraged to try all of the lighting techniques they have studied to date to create images that are exciting as well as beautiful Beauty is easily created in this case, but excitement is something beyond that. And though it can be difficult with such severe restrictions, students can be successful at generating some surprising and interesting compositions.

               ©2010 Andrea Norberg

               ©2010 Christy Thackeray

               ©2010 Sheree Johnstone

                                   ©2010 Kaylee Galvin