The Art of Figure to Ground: Photography's untaught secret
For years, the Art of Figure to Ground was only taught to artists.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
Learn how and why we want to add layers in photography (and I'm not talking about Photoshop here)
Learning Outcome 2
Learn how Figure to Ground will help you spot a scene before it happens (I give examples of how I use this technique in the video)
Learning Outcome 3
How to make pictures with 1, 2, 3, or even 4 subjects at the same time.
Learning Outcome 4
Lessons from Master Artists in this video include: Raphael, John Singer Sargent, Rosso Fiorentino, Jacopo Pontormo, & Paolo Veronese
Learning Outcome 5
How to choose a background and what effect it will have on your subject.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive The Art of Figure to Ground: Photography's untaught secret curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this The Art of Figure to Ground: Photography's untaught secret course:
- A camera (any kind will do, from iPhone to Medium Format) trust me, it does not matter.
- A notebook, we cover a lot of material. Its easier to write down your thoughts as you go along.
- It is recommended that you watch "A Room for Improvement: Episode No 001, The Art of Seeing" first.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Adam Marelli
Expert instructor with industry experience
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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Course Enrollment
Budget-Friendly Course
Typically around $19.99
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What's Included
- 1 hour on-demand video
- 38 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
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- ✓Learn at your own pace
- ✓Direct enrollment with Udemy
Where this course fits
Wider context: the fields we cover, the glossary and certification exams, all written by us rather than pulled from a provider feed.