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

Prerequisites
DDD20009 Photography and Art Direction
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-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
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
TOTAL144

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Major ProjectIndividual 50% 1,2,3,4 
Project 1Group 20% 1,2 
Project 2Individual 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.