Module Details

Module Code: ARTS7052
Title: Controlling Light
Long Title: Controlling Light
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the use and control of artificial lighting within a studio setting with reference to historical and contemporary practices. Through workshop sessions students learn how to use and control studio lighting.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 devise an effective plan for a studio shoot outlining the creative and safe use of studio lighting and equipment.
LO2 use and control studio lighting to design and produce a series of photographs.
LO3 demonstrate the purposeful use of studio lighting to achieve particular affects.
LO4 evaluate a range of contemporary and historical photographic images to inform practice.
LO5 effectively use a range of software in post processing.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Pre-production
Designing and planning for photographic images. Starting points, themes, issues and/or subject matter. Planning a shoot - generating an effective project plan and resourcing the project. The constructed image.
Studio and Lighting Techniques.
Use and control of artificial light - ambient light, external flash, strobe units, continuous lighting sources, light modifiers, combined light sources, light metering. Health and safety matters. Lighting and its effects - light angle and direction, contrast, reflection, color temperature, diffusion and concentration.
Post-Production
Image editing and processing. Use photo editing software. Selecting and presenting images as series. Portfolio preparation and presentation. Alternative presentations - ePortfolios,
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Reflective sketchbooks documenting key technical information along with individual creative processes.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of photographic work
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Studio based Practical Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and Development Every Week 9.00 9
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brown, B.. (2018), Motion Picture and Video Lighting, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-041585413].
  • Cornell, T.. (2016), Light and Shadow: Dynamic Lighting Design for Studio Portrait Photography, Amherst Media, [ISBN: 9781682031421].
  • Deutschmann, R. and Deutschmann, R.. (2014), Studio Lighting Unplugged: Small Flash Techniques for Digital Photographers, Amherst Media, [ISBN: 9781608952724].
  • Freeman, M.. (2012), Michael Freeman's Photo School: Light & Lighting: Maximise the Potential of Every Scene, Hachette UK, [ISBN: 9781781570685].
  • Taylor, D.. (2012), Night and Low Light Photography, AE Publications, [ISBN: 9781907708619].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ang, T.. (2016), Digital Photographer's Handbook, 6th edition. DK, [ISBN: 9781465450869].
  • Bliss, E. and Langford, M.. (2013), Langford's Advanced Photography, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781136098451].
  • Weston, C.. (2007), Lighting, AVA Publishing, [ISBN: 9782884791014].
  • Giannatti, D.. (2012), Lighting Essentials: Lighting for Texture, Contrast, and Dimension in Digital Photography, Amherst Media,, [ISBN: 9781608954599].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 3 Mandatory