The Aesthetic Mind: Subject, Light, and the Professional Way of Seeing
The aesthetic of a photograph, and the choices you make in your composition because of it, are what make a photograph — and as the key artist of your aesthetic, you have the power to mold it in any way you choose.
The complete consolidation of the University's aesthetic teaching: the elements and the Strong Visual Force from The Vocabulary of Photography; standard, style, and the four basics from Judging the Frame; structure, weighting, and balance from Creative Composition's successors; the three directions of light; aesthetic visualization; and the professional's final choice — color, or the absence of it.
Course Overview
Aesthetics — the art of understanding what makes an image beautiful and why — is the guiding discipline of this Master's course, training the eye to analyse and interpret the choices that separate a striking photograph from an ordinary one.
Deep Dive into this Course
Listen to this short audio overview. It provides the essence of this course — its philosophy, learning goals, and creative direction — so you can approach each lesson with deeper understanding and focus.
Just like blogs have "2-minute read" — we offer something better: a guided audio introduction to set your learning journey in the right direction.
Faculty & Resources
Nasrul Eam
Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.
In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.
An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.
Recommended Books & Publications
All publications below are included with your course purchase at no additional cost.
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