Photography BA (A), Location Photography, 7.5 credits

Aim

The aim of this course is to gain experience of how to find and utilise different locations whilst experiencing how to adapt to various lighting conditions.
The purpose is for students to learn how to work with available light and use lighting tools such as flash, constant light and modifiers to make more professional location photographs.

Course objectives

After passing the course students will be able to:
- plan, prepare and execute a location shoot
- identify location lighting challenges and solutions

Content

The course deals with:
- location scouting
- location lighting

Entry requirements

General entry requirements
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course will include lectures, seminars and practical assignments.

Examination form

I100: Assignment 1, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

I200: Assignment 2, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

I300: Assignment 3, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

P100: Oral presentation, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

Unless otherwise specified, all written submissions shall be using source systems such as APA-Style.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Other information

Eventual expenses for travel and materials are paid for by the student.