This course introduces the student to the basic analysis and control of natural and artificial light for photography. Students are instructed how to observe the quality of natural light for photography as a basis for learning basic photographic studio lighting techniques and their creative applications. The student requires knowledge of basic B/W and colour photography; 35mm camera operation; film exposure and processing; and print production. The emphasis is on the development of new technical skills central to the production and advancement of the student's work. Projects are set which focus on the production of photographic images for contemporary visual art works.