Photography: Studio Practice

Quarters
Winter Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Carrie Chema

This class will focus on techniques and concepts of photography in the context of both continuous and strobe based lighting studio practices. Working digitally, students will gain experience with studio grip equipment, tungsten and electronic flash lighting techniques; still-life and portrait photography in a studio environment as well as on-location shoots using professional-grade lighting equipment. Emphasis will be placed on the production of a professional-quality portfolio which will demonstrate advanced knowledge of the studio and image production (large format printing with attention on color accuracy) on a conceptual theme of the student's choice. 

The class will meet for four hours, once per week. Students should expect to work and additional 4-6 hours outside of class on project development.

Fall Anticipated Credit Equivalencies

4 - Studio Lighting

Registration

Students should have a working knowledge of basic camera operation, with an understanding of ISO, aperture, shutter speed and metering. Additional support will be provided as necessary to assure your basic understanding of these fundamentals.

Academic Details

Photography, photojournalism, media, visual art, communications

4
24
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

$100 fee covers printing and project supplies ($50) and required media fee ($50)

Schedule

Winter
2026
Open
In Person (W)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening
Schedule Details
Olympia