ARTPH 360 - Studio Lighting

    Recent Professors
    Justin H. Nunnally
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ARTPH 300 or 305 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARTPH 360
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a study in studio lighting artists, concepts, techniques used in photography. It explores historical use of continuous lighting, creative use of strobes in modern photography and the democratization of lighting through flash photography. Students gain understanding of studio lighting techniques through varied lighting ratios, correct exposure using an electronic flash and metering, basic portraiture, choice of lighting equipment and modifiers, white balance adjustments, and composition choices. Black and white, color, and digital processes are included. A 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) or digital camera (dSLR or mirrorless) with manual options, lighting sync port, as well as darkroom or digital and portfolio supplies are required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:00pm–3:50pm, Tue Thu 4:00pm–5:20pm