AVF 221
The Art of Images
Audio Visual and Film · Faculty of Humanities · 3 credits
Description
In this course, students will learn to view images critically (i.e. still and moving), seeing them as works of art that both reflect and influence society. Additionally, students will gain insight into the technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of the image. the theoretical and practical use of lighting in television studio productions including drama, talk shows, and news. Students learn how to analyze and enhance dramatic nuances through the creation of appropriate lighting setups. Corequisite: AVF 271. This course builds upon the skills acquired in Lighting Fundamentals to use lighting in a number of media. It emphasizes cool lighting and outdoor lighting for video and film cameras. Students are encouraged to explore concepts, such as character movement lighting, dramatic lighting, and scene interpretation through lighting. Prerequisite: AVF 225.