LIGHTING
TECHNIQUES
WEEK 1
HOME
SYLLABUS
PAINTING WITH LIGHT
EXERCISE 1
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Course: |
Applied Lighting Techniques |
Course #: |
VP203 |
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Instructor: |
Francisco Vargas |
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Day/Time: |
THURSDAY: 1:15 TO 5:15 PM |
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Prerequisites: |
VP113, VP121 |
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Building: |
11 BEACH STREET |
Room: |
B224 |
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Phone: |
212-965-3715 |
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Email Address: |
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Contact Hours: |
44 Hours |
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Instructional Contact Hours: |
Lecture: |
22 HRS. |
Lab: |
22 HRS. |
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Academic Credits: |
3.0 CREDIT HOURS |
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Course Length: |
11 WEEKS |
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Course Description:
This advanced lighting class the student will apply advanced lighting techniques and concepts as they relate to various media applications. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills required to make appropriate lighting decisions under a variety of field and studio situations.
Competencies/Learning Objectives:
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An understanding toward the next level in lighting - Lighting and shade - Intensity - Tristimulus primaries |
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To understand the ideology of camera vision versus the vision of the eye - The effects of the frame - The critical eye - The color of light - |
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An understanding of the perception and selection of light - Light quality
- The perceived state of light |
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A familiarity for basic film mechanics - Preliminary planning
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Location lighting - Effective shooting without lights - Day for night shooting |
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Color temperature revisited - CTO, BTO, filters of light |
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Required Text: |
http://www.interactivenations.com |
Instructional Materials and References:
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Teaching Strategies:
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Educate through lecture and apply the knowledge gained from the lecture to hands on experience. |
Requirements for Successful Completion:
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Attend all classes, complete all assigned work on time, pass the entire test and maintain the standards of the class and the school. |
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Instructor Availability Outside of Class: |
Office Hours: 5thFloor, Faculty office M: 7:30 AM to 8:15 A; 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM W: 7:30 AM TO 8:15 AM; 12:15 PM TO 1:45 PM TH: 11:15 PM TO 1:15 PM IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT ON THE ABOVE TIME, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: 212-965-3715 OR EMAIL: fv353@fac.aii.edu |
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Library |
Located at Varick on the 12th floor |
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Estimated Homework Hours: |
6 hours per week |
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Estimated Technology Hours: |
6 hours per week |
Method of Evaluation:
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Midterm Grade |
(THE PERIOD FROM WEEK 1 - WEEK 5) 10% QUIZZES 40% PARTICIPATION MID TERM 50%, which will be:
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Second Half Grade |
(THE PERIOD FROM WEEK 6 - WEEK 11) 10% QUIZZES 40% PARTICIPATION 10% FINAL EXAM FROM WEEK 1 TO 9 40% 2 SCENE DUPLICATION PRESENTATION PROJECT (EDIT WITH SOUND): COPY ON DIGITAL FORMAT. RECREATION WITH A TWIST ACTUAL FOOTAGE FROM THE SCENE DUPLICATION. PRESENT THE REAL SCENE YOU WILL DUPLICATE: IMPORTANT: SCENE DUPLICATION MUST BE ON A COPY ON DIGITAL FORMAT TO BE KEEP BY INSTRUCTOR |
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FINAL Grade |
Reported Grade (appears on permanent record): Calculated by averaging Midterm grade and Second Half grade |
Topical
Outline of the Course:
Quizzes:
Will be given, but will be averaged into your grade. I will use them to determine which concepts, if any, you
need to explore further.
Process Video Portfolios: Also you will be expected to keep all your work in a process portfolio, which I will review at the end of the quarter. You will not be graded on it, but I will give you feedback that may be helpful to you in the future. If you do not hand it in, however, I will have to reduce your grade by two letter grade units, e.g. A - becomes B.
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Attendance policy: Because of the intensive nature of the programs at The Art Institute of New York City, absences jeopardize a student's ability to successfully complete his or her studies. If, for some critical reason, a student finds it necessary to be absent, late, or leave early it is the student's responsibility to notify the Academic Department Director and/or instructor, and make up all work missed. Accumulated tardy, leaving class early, or absenteeism in any one course will affect performance and grades
Excessive absenteeism will result in the student having to repeat the course. For the specific requirements of individual courses, refer to the course outline provided by the instructor. The following chart reflects the maximum absenteeism for various course combinations in a quarter. Students will receive either a "W" or "WF" for the course and will be rescheduled as soon as possible to retake it.
Course Hours Per Quarter- Maximum Absent Hours Allowed
You cannot miss more than 4 days /16 hours or you will be dropped from the class automatically.
Week 1
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Lecture: Review the Syllabus, deadlines, etc. Discussion: Introduction to lighting concepts WEEK 1 ON SITE PAINTING WITH LIGHT Quiz will be on week 1 Class activity Screen: VISIONS OF LIGHT: THE ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY |
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Week 2 |
Quiz on WEEK 1 Discussion and demonstration on WEEK 2. LIGHTING STYLES After class will break up into groups to illustrate what was reviewed in class. Read WEEK 2 for the following week. EXERCISE: WEEK 2 AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE. CHANGING LIGHT IN INTERIORSHomework will be an assignment based on the structure of WEEK 2. Prepare presentation on exercise creating mood MIDTERM |
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Week 3 |
Quiz on WEEK 2 The homework will be critiqued and redone if necessary. We will select a project to shoot on week 4 as your midterm |
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Week 4 |
Shoot exercise MID TERM. Project selected from WEEK 3 will be shoot Bring project edit to next class |
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Week 5 |
Midterm Exam from WEEK 1 TO 4. (THE PERIOD FROM WEEK 1 - WEEK 5) 10% QUIZZES 40% PARTICIPATION MID TERM 50%, which will be: 30%: MIDTERM EXAM 70%: ACTUAL FOOTAGE FROM THE EXERCISE CREATING MOOD The best way to learn is to study the master of cinematography. As in any form of art we should study the masters. After you study a well produce scene, you will duplicate that particular scene, as part of your final. EXERCISE: WEEK 5 AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE. LIGHTING THE HUMAN FACE |
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Week 6 |
Week 6 will be discussed and reviewed. Available at web site Demonstrations will also take place in this class. EXERCISE: WEEK 6 AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE. THE CHASE |
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Week 7 |
Quiz on WEEK 6. Presentation of scene duplication. Bring actual footage for the Scene duplication Week 7 will be discussed and reviewed. Available at web site EXERCISE: WEEK 7 AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE. PROJECT APOCALYPSE NOW WITH A TWIST |
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Week 8 |
Quiz on WEEK 7. Present 2 scenes (recreation with a twist) to the class2 projects will be selected PROJECTS WILL be shoot on week 9 and 10 (what is motivating the light) Bring actual footage for the Scene duplication. EXERCISE: WEEK 5 AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE. THE JOURNEY |
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Week 9 |
Work in class for SCENE DUPLICATION Bring actual footage for the Scene duplication. Work in class for SCENE DUPLICATION WITH A TWIST |
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Work in class for SCENE DUPLICATION Bring actual footage for the Scene duplication. Work in class for SCENE DUPLICATION WITH A TWIST |
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FINAL EXAM Final: Quiz WEEK 1 TO WEEK 7 + SCENE DUPLICATION SCENE DUPLICATION PRESENTATION PROJECT (EDIT WITH SOUND): COPY ON DIGITAL FORMAT ACTUAL FOOTAGE FROM THE SCENE DUPLICATION. PRESENT THE REAL SCENE YOU WILL DUPLICATE: IMPORTANT: SCENE DUPLICATION MUST BE ON A COPY ON DIGITAL FORMAT TO BE KEEP BY INSTRUCTOR The best way to learn is to study the master of cinematography. As in any form of art we should study the masters. After you study a well produce scene, you will duplicate that particular scene. Presentations. |
It is AiNYC policy not to discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs, activities or services. If you have a disability-related need for adjustments or other accommodations in this class, contact the Academic Advisor or School Counselor