Lecture theatre and rooms/studios
Specialist photographic studios, computing darkrooms and workshops
Word processing and output facilities
Internet access and out put facilities
Library and e-library facilities
Blackboard

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook

Child, John & Galer, Mark 2005 Photographic lighting, essential skills. Focal Press
Kerr, Norman 1998 Lighting techniques for photographers. Amherst Media

This module provides an introduction to the professional photographic studio, to studio electronic flash lighting equipment and to applied techniques of lighting for different studio approaches and for safe working practices. Studio practice frequently is a collaborative working environment and therefore cooperation as part of a team is essential. As part of the module you will be 'working with others' helping you to develop good interpersonal skills and to understand what is expected from such positions as a photographic assistant. You will also be compiling a shooting log which will detail what equipment you have used and have it was set up. This allows you to accurately cross reference the studio `set-up¿ with the finished photograph/s.The module also introduces you to the differences in working with medium format cameras, both film and digitally, and an overview of the large format (5x4) studio monorail and location field camera.

It also provides an introduction to working on location and how to deal with the variety of lighting conditions that are likely to be encountered in an 'uncontrolled' (non-studio) environment. The technical instruction component to this module constitutes the Health and Safety prerequisites that allows you loan provision for the particular cameras covered and studio lighting equipment.

Lectures
Workshops
Independent practice and experimentation
Independent reading and research

You will present the following coursework for assessment including:
1. A set of `Evaluation: Technical¿ documents that clearly describe your competence in the application of key photographic techniques as taught during this module. This will also include the submission of a studio shooting log (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2).

2. A `Technical Test¿ designed to reflect your understanding of particular technical aspects of studio lighting equipment use and personal visualisation (Learning Outcome 3).