Photography

The Patient Instant: Anticipation, Presence, and the Moment That Reveals

Mastering the Decisive Moment - Decisive Moment, Photojournalism, Photography Course, Online Photography Courses, Art Photography(c) Light & Composition University

The moment is not yours — the readiness is. The world produces its coalescences continually, in every street and every station, with magnificent indifference to whether anyone is ready; the entire question of the decisive moment is readiness.

The fifth course of the Master's program: visualizing the unique moment before it exists, inheriting Cartier-Bresson's craft of the small camera and the invisible photographer, finishing every technical and compositional decision before the world begins, and carrying the honestly caught instant into the story it was always meant to serve.

Course Overview

From the fleeting split second to the full flow of life around us, this Master's course explores the discipline of the decisive moment in street photography: how to anticipate, be present, and capture the instant that holds meaning.

8
Lessons
Comprehensive modules
24
Quizzes
Test your knowledge
8
Assignments
Practical work
6
Credits
Academic credits
Course Identifier
PHO 429
Department
Photography
Effort Required
5–7 hours per week
Length
8 lessons across 4 modules
Prerequisites
PHO 409, PHO 410, PHO 428

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Faculty & Resources

Nasrul Eam

Dean, Department of Art & Photography

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.

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