Photography & Composition with Michael Hunter

Student artwork

One of the first mini-modules our students will tackle in their first year at Escape Studios is "Photography and Composition", taught by Escape Studios' tutor and professional photographer Michael Hunter. 

 

In this mini-module, starting on 19 September 2022, students learn the fundamental principles of Photography and Composition that can be applied to all areas of animation, games and visual effects.

These fundamental skills will be applied throughout our students' years of study at Escape Studios, whatever their chosen field of specialism.

Photography

DSLR camera - how it works

At Escape Studios all our students, whatever their final discipline is likely to be, must understand the basics of how cameras function.  

DSLR Cameras

In Photography and Composition students will learn how DSLR cameras work and have the opportunity to shoot with them in manual mode in the streets of London.  Students will learn about aperture, shutter speed, different lenses (and what they do) and camera ISO.

Student photography

Art of Photography
Students will also be introduced to the art and work of notable photographers, and have the chance to learn from some of the masters of the medium. 

Composition
Students will also be introduced to the principles of composition, learning to dissect the shape of images and understand how line, form, negative space and perspective all combine to make strong and dynamic visual imagery.

The mini-module runs over four weeks and consists of in-class lectures, practical tutorials and self-led shooting using the DSLR cameras.

Portfolio Brief

Student photography

Students work towards a final portfolio that comprises three separate elements. Students are expected to 

1. Research the technicalities and science of modern DSLR cameras
2. Write about their composition
3. Shoot photographic images to a defined brief.

The three sections together make up the complete portfolio.

Michael Hunter

Michael Hunter is an experienced photographer whose work has been exhibited widely. 

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at Escape Studios
To find out more about how we structure our undergraduate degree programmes, follow the links below:

• First year at Escape Studios
• Second year at Escape Studios

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  Michael Hunter

  Third year at Escape Studios,
• Fourth and final year (integrated MArt)

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. 

To find out more about our new BA/MArt, now recruiting for September 2022, follow this link.   To apply, visit the official page here.