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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Fashion Photography
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
Fashion, Photography, Studio Art
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
A DSLR camera and a lens with a focal length of 55mm or wider is required for this course. A digital 35mm viewfinder camera (20+ megapixels minimum) is also acceptable.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The course is based on a series of theoretical lectures about the technical, cultural, visual and historical aspects of fashion photography. Fashion photography history will be analyzed from the beginning of the 20th century through contemporary work, following the continuously changing fashion styles and trends. The course will concentrate on technical aspects of fashion photography from location, and portable and studio units, to all aspects of lighting, including natural, artificial, existing light, flash units, and light metering. Students will be guided through up-to-date digital software and technologies into the advertising world. Attention to the offset printing technical aspects like color separation, offset film transferring and offset printing will be also given.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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