Photographic Portraiture
Photographic Portraiture
ART X 428.56
This in-depth exploration of photographic portraiture covers approaching subjects, establishing a rapport, collaborating with your subject, and digital workflow.
Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $925.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Develop an instinctual understanding of photographic portraiture
Gain the tools and skill-set to produce professional-grade portraits in a variety of different situations
Learn to simplify the decision-making process by addressing basic choices, such as pre-planning vs. improvisation, observing vs. directing, and more
Master simple and inexpensive set-ups that result in strong and memorable portraits.
About This Course
This in-depth exploration of photographic portraiture covers approaching subjects, establishing a rapport, collaborating with your subject, and digital workflow. Through a series of in-class projects and assignments, students master simple and inexpensive set-ups that result in strong and memorable portraits. Students also learn to simplify the decision-making process by addressing basic choices, such as pre-planning vs. improvisation, observing vs. directing, isolating the person vs. including environment, and natural vs. artificial light.
Prerequisites
X 438.9 Photography I or equivalent experience.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
This course applies toward the following programs
Photography
certificate
certificate
Get a solid foundation in the technical and visual aspects of digital photography. Learn image capture, editing, composition, lighting basics and more from experienced professionals.
Get a solid foundation in the technical and visual aspects of digital photography. Learn image capture, editing, composition, lighting basics and more from experienced professionals.