Learning Target:

Students will learn the fundamentals of studio lighting by practicing key lighting techniques, such as loop, Rembrandt, butterfly/paramount, and split lighting. They will apply these techniques creatively in a studio setting while also mastering basic safety protocols and proper handling of artificial lights.

Learning Intentions:

• I will learn and apply the basic lighting techniques of loop, Rembrandt, butterfly/paramount, and split lighting to create different moods and effects in portraits.

• I will experiment with artificial lighting setups, adjusting the position and intensity of lights to create desired outcomes and explore creative possibilities.

• I will work safely in a studio environment, following proper handling procedures for lights, cords, and equipment to prevent accidents or damage.

• I will demonstrate emergency safety skills, such as how to properly disconnect equipment and respond to lighting malfunctions.

• I will practice teamwork by collaborating with my classmates to design and execute lighting setups for portraits or creative photoshoots.

• I will evaluate how lighting can influence mood, texture, and tone in portrait photography, considering the effects of each lighting technique on the final image.

• I will reflect on how safety and creativity can coexist in a studio environment, ensuring that technical skills are used effectively without compromising safety.

Why: 

• 2.1.5 Practice ethical and legal use of social media and online platforms 

• 3.1.3 Incorporate color, line, shape, texture, form, space and value in photograph

• 3.2.3 Incorporate balance, contrast, rhythm, repetition, movement, variety, emphasis, and unity in photographs

• 3.3.1 Identify and apply guidelines for composition (e.g. simplicity, rule of thirds, point of view, focal point, proportion/scale, framing, etc.)

• 3.3.2 Use critical thinking skills to describe, interpret, analyze, and make judgments about composition

• 3.4.1 Communicate a specific idea or narrative through photographic imagery

• 4.1.4 Demonstrate proper handling of a digital camera

• 4.2.2 Compare and contrast the relationship between focal length and shutter speed for handheld versus monopod/tripod based photography

• 5.1.4 Calculate exposure equivalents

• 6.3.1 Explore traditional studio portraight lighting set-ups (e.g., split, loop, Rembrandt, butterfly/Paramount, short, broad.)

• 6.3.4 Utilize light modifiers to adjust the quality of light

• 6.4.1 Recognize and implement safety protocols

• 6.4.2 Demonstrate proper use of electrical cords and equipment

• 6.4.3 Discuss safety measures needed during a photo shoot

• 7.2.2 Demonstrate nondestructive editing techniques using digital imaging software

• 8.1.1 Critique work with constructive criticism

How: 

Students will apply these skills with proper camera's that are either supplied by themselves or by the teacher. They will then demonstrate their photoshop skills in class in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.