Commercial Photography on Location
36 hours + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit gives students an understanding of the different lighting methods required for location photography. New lighting techniques specifically for location purposes will be introduced and explored. Students will learn the different lighting requirements for confined spaces to larger arenas. They will learn about the need for permissions, restrictions, OH&S and model releases when planning and organizing a photography shoot outside the studio.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply relevant knowledge of OH&S issues and preparations required for a location assignment that includes all permissions, permits and model releases
- Evaluate the different lighting techniques required for different purposes in the studio or on location
- Review and compare images from a variety of locations and incorporating post production skills
- Produce a series of images that respond to a brief for location photography
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 7.00 | 12 weeks | 84 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| TOTAL | 144 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Project | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project 1 | Group | 20% | 1,2 |
| Project 2 | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Pre-arranged requirements for shooting on location
- Various lighting techniques
- Equipment requirements for Small and large scale location assignments
- Post production application
- Working for clients and deadlines
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.