This class is about composition. Improve the design of your photographs by being more aware of the various elements that are involved in constructing a picture. Sensitize yourself to the aesthetic tools for greater personal expression and greater visual impact in your photography. Analyse the work of the fine art masters of photography in practical class composition exercises and in a photographic assignment set to be completed for class discussion/critique.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Design structures, design elements, design principles, rule of thirds.
• Analyse the work of the fine art masters of photography in practical class composition exercises. Photographic composition assignment set.
• Class discussion and critique of student photographic composition assignments.

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify the essential design elements, principles and structures.
2. Make more interesting choices in the placement of your subject.
3. Improve the aesthetics of your photographs.