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The
Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University - Boston MA
Programs: Digital Filmmaking, Professional Photography, 3D Animation, Graphic and Interactive Design, Recording Arts Certificate Program
Professional Photography Certificate
Prepare for your future as a professional photographer with the Professional
Photography Certificate. This intensive nine-month (two-term) program
provides comprehensive instruction in basic photography, digital capture,
large format, view camera use and comprehensive studio and location
lighting techniques. Learning from world-class photographers, students
are provided with an invaluable network and insight into the field
and will be immersed in commercial, advertising, portrait and wedding
photography.
Cutting-edge digital darkroom training teaches you the skills necessary
to create, colorcorrect, manage and print your photographs at the
highest professional level. Special topics and business practices
will round out your education and provide you with the tools to develop
a professional image portfolio and tackle the everyday aspects of
running a professional photography business.
To make your learning environment as real-world and professional as
possible, you’ll use the equipment the professionals use, including
Imacon and Sinar medium-format digital backs; Hasselblad and Contax
medium format cameras for film and digital capture; Canon digital
cameras, lenses and accessories; Sinar 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 view cameras
and accessories; Broncolor and Profoto studio and location lighting;
and extensive grip and studio-support accessories. Photography Foundation
Certificate The Photography Foundation Certificate will develop your
technical and artistic photography skills. During this one-term program
you will receive a basic level of technical training in professional
photography, including digital and traditional film capture, basic
studio and location lighting and professional business practices.
You’ll also explore the digital darkroom and gain foundational training
in image editing with Photoshop, color management and high-end archival-quality
digital printers.
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PH101-Beginning Photography
PH102-Studio Lighting
PH103-Location Lighting
PH104-Project I: Visual Story
PH105-Introduction to Digital Imaging
PH106-Photoshop I: Fundamentals
PH107-Photoshop II: Advanced Color Correction
PH108-Photoshop III: Masking & Compositing
PH109-Photoshop IV: Retouching & Restoration
PH110-Color Management/Printmaking
PH111-Project II: Digital Workflow
PH112-Project III: Portfolio Development
PH401-Commercial & Advertising Photography
PH402-Portraiture
PH301-Design & Composition/Visual Arts &
Industry Trends
PH302-Special Topic Presentations
PH999-Production Practicum
Module/Class Descriptions
PH101-Beginning Photography
This module will start you on the road to becoming a highly skilled
photographer. You will develop a solid technical foundation in using
both film and digital cameras to capture images for later digital
processing. You will learn to make creative use of lenses, shutter
speed, aperture, film, focus, and flash, while mastering the basics
of exposure and camera handling. You will become comfortable shooting
in both natural light and studio environments. This is a hands-on
experience packed module and assumes no prior photographic experience.
PH102-Studio Lighting
In this intensive hands-on module you will master the fundamentals
of studio lighting using still life objects as the basis for your
studies and explore lighting as a form of creative expression. You
will learn to use studio strobes, reflectors, diffusers, and filters
effectively in any situation. And you will develop an understanding
of how light works and how appropriate lighting works its magic. Lighting
techniques will be demonstrated in our state-of-the-art studio and
participants will get to practice with a broad range of professional
lighting equipment from strobes to soft boxes.
PH103-Location Lighting
Building on the Studio Lighting 102, this module takes you out on
location so that you can make exceptional images virtually anywhere.
In a combination of classroom, studio, and field exercises, you will
master the art of making the most of available light and then shaping,
altering, and augmenting it to suit your creative needs. Emphasis
will be on a broad range of techniques for creating imaginative solutions
for location lighting. You will learn to use reflectors, diffusers,
portable hot lights, and strobes (including small battery-operated
flash units). And, you will learn to artfully blend available light
with flash in a variety of lighting conditions from bright to low
light.
PH104-Project I: Visual
Story
Developing a “visual voice,” or photographic style, is an important
aspect of any photographer’s professional development. Designed to
build upon and cultivate the skills they’ve developed so far, the
project will guide students toward their unique visual voice. In the
form of a photo essay or story, each student will have the chance
to implement their workflow skills and camera controls to create a
body of work that expresses their individual style. Students will
present their projects for critique at the end of the module.
PH105-Introduction to Digital Imaging
In this module you will develop a solid technical foundation and conceptual
framework to the principles and practice of digital imaging. We will
explore scanning traditional film for digital processing, sensors,
acquisition, pixels, image size and resolution, bit depth, file formats,
white balance and other necessary components required to fully understand
and implement digital imaging workflows. Students will explore basic
image management techniques, from making simple contact sheets to
preparing images for the Web.
PH106-Photoshop I: Fundamentals
In this introductory module you will learn about the key features
and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. Using the latest version of Photoshop
you will learn about proper setup, image acquisition, and general
editing tools as well as filters and output format choices. Through
hands-on exercises and real world examples you will develop a firm
foundation in the fundamentals of this powerful image-editing tool.
Particular attention will be directed to understanding RGB color space
and preparing photographic prints for output.
PH107-Photoshop II: Advanced Color Correction
This advanced module explores the digital imaging workflow, with emphasis
on correcting the color and contrast of images acquired either digitally
or though scanning. You will move through the complete digital workflow,
from capturing images, to correctly choosing color workspaces, to
making color and contrast changes through the use of adjustment layers
and layer masks, to repairing under- or over-exposed images, to purposing
images for print or web use, appropriate sharpening, and archiving.
PH108-Photoshop III: Masking
& Compositing
In this module, you will be using the latest tools and functionality
within Photoshop to gain a working understanding of the most essential
selection and masking techniques needed for the fine control of image
enhancement, retouching and photo-compositing. We will review numerous
methods of selecting, separating, and combining images in building
powerful photographic imagery within a digital workflow. Topics covered
include: Layers, Channel masks and operations, Photo-compositing techniques,
strategies and related essential retouching tips.
PH109-Photoshop IV: Retouching
& Restoration
In this advanced Photoshop module students explore various in-depth
image adjustment tools to further correct and enhance their digital
images. Minor to extensive retouching is practiced including rebuilding
image content, exposure correction, damage control and repair, as
well as specialized portrait and fashion retouching.
PH110-Color Management/Printmaking
In this module you will be exploring the latest technological developments
in digital printmaking and color-managed workflows. Students will
learn about techniques and tools that give color-accurate control
over digital images from capture to final print. You will expand your
expertise in color management through practice in controlling density,
contrast, hue and saturation to ensure predictable and consistent
results using your own images. Technical issues such as image refinement,
software, and options for output involving paper and ink combinations
will be analyzed and explored as well as the capabilities of today’s
technologically advanced printers.
PH111-Project II: Digital
Workflow
Workflow is a constant aspect of any photographer’s life. Equipped
with a foundation of the digital workflow from capture to edit to
output, at this point in the program students are ready to take on
a real world assignment. Guided by working professionals, students
will have the chance to hone their skills and demonstrate their abilities
as professional photographers. The project will allow students to
establish a workflow that is most efficient and relevant to their
personal style.
PH112-Project III: Portfolio
Development
Portfolio development is a chance for students to put together everything
they’ve learned so far. Students will work closely with a team of
instructors to create a body of their best images, incorporate these
images into an efficient workflow and watch their visual voice take
shape. Students will present their portfolios for review at the end
of the project.
PH401-Commercial & Advertising Photography
This segment of the certificate program will provide you with an overview
of the dynamic world of commercial and advertising photography. You
will be introduced to lighting, composition, still-life photography
and specialized camera techniques used in commercial and advertising
photography including in-depth study of the view camera. You will
practice shooting in, as well as creating, sophisticated studio shots.
Assignments will range from shooting people to fashion as well as
a wide range of consumer products. Backgrounds, props and models will
be used to further your understanding of both creating a mood and
an appealing image to meet the challenging demands and expectations
in commercial photography. In addition you will learn what art directors,
publishers, stock photo houses and professional studios look for when
hiring photographers and assistants. (6 Weeks)
PH402-Portraiture
From advanced lighting in both studio and on location, to poses, styles,
color harmony, logistics and client expectations, this segment is
designed to prepare you for any and all assignments you might be hired
for after graduation. In-depth practice of photograph retouching is
practiced and refined. You will immerse yourself photographing people
of all ages and walks of life in a variety of settings from group
occasions to one on one sessions. A typical day will begin with lectures
and demonstrations followed by instructor-led assignments designed
for you to explore this genre and encourage your professional and
artistic growth. Documentary and classical styles are studied and
practiced in this extremely creative section as an aid to help you
find your voice and style. Wedding and social function photography
is covered as well as is the growing trend of event photography in
an editorial style. (6 Weeks)
PH301-Design & Composition/Visual
Arts & Industry Trends
These Friday sessions combine the theory of design, composition, and
vision for Portrait and Commercial & Advertising photography with
an overview of historic and contemporary styles and techniques. The
first part of the module emphasizes the elements of an image including
composition, lighting, mood, texture and color theory. The second
part of this module dives into an analysis of the photographic industry
including current trends and new, cutting edge techniques being introduced
and used in the portrait, wedding, commercial and editorial industries.
Emphasis will be on visualization and executing concepts from inception
to completion.
PH302-Special Topic
Presentations
Students will take a short break about once a week from their intensive
hands-on classes to learn about aesthetics, history, business issues
and career planning in special topic presentations taught by local
academics, professional photographers, and entrepreneurs. These presentations
help students place their new skills in context and provide perspectives
on how they might apply their skills after the program.
• The Business of Photography
• Alternative Photographic Processes
• Studio Management/Operations
• Marketing
• Web-Site Promotion
• Contracts and Proposals
• Weddings/Special Events
• Budgets/ Pricing
• Portfolio Presentation
• Business Development
• Packaging
PH999-Production Practicum
This optional four-week module is designed to provide students who
have completed the Certificate Program with practical experience by
working on a real-world project under the direction of a faculty member
for a variety of organizations under the constraints of affixed timeframe
and well-defined client deliverables. Students will gain confidence
and better understand the professional expectations of the specific
position they hold on the project. Students with a desire to earn
a genuine production credit while refining their new skills in a real
production environment are encouraged to participate in this unique
and valuable module.
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