The study of photography is often a complementary element of architectural education. Understanding of the processes of composition, framing and lighting is essential in both disciplines. Through a series of lectures and workshops students will comprehend these concepts, as well as fundamental principles of photographic creation and processing, enabling them to apply these skills and principles to the communication of architectural space and form through photography.
Total contact hours: 33 hours
Private study hours: 117 hours
Total study hours: 150 hours
Main assessment methods
Exhibition/Portfolio (75%)
Report (25%)
Reassessment methods
Like for like.
Indicative Reading List
Kerr, N (1979). Technique of photographic lighting. Garden City, N.Y: Amphoto.
Langford, M. (1981). The darkroom handbook. London: Ebury Press.
Lowe, J. (2006). Architectural photography: Inside and Out. Lewes. East Sussex: Photographers' Institute Press/PIP.
Schulz, A. (2012). Architectural photography. Santa Barbara, CA: Rocky Nook.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of light, exposure and colour , and their application in architectural lighting
2 An advanced understanding of theories of photographic composition, balance and weight
3 A knowledge of the history of architectural photography, with an awareness of the contextual boundaries within, and outside of, the genre.
4 An advanced ability to use film and digital cameras to capture and create outstanding photographs of architecture, form and space
5 A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of digital photographic image manipulation and processing techniques using industry standard software programmes
6 An understanding of analogue image processing techniques and their application in a digital industry
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 An ability to present, edit and curate a collection of work
2 An ability to work self-directed, meeting deadlines
3 An ability to critically place their own work in the context of genre, style and precedent.
University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that module information is accurate for the relevant academic session and to provide educational services as described. However, courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. Please read our full disclaimer.
