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C26 · PRACTICAL LAB

Practical assignments

Complete the work, document your decisions and compare your performance against the progressive standards.

Flash Fundamentals & Exposure

Controlled Exposure Field Test

Produce a controlled series that demonstrates deliberate exposure choices and their trade-offs.

Required output

Submit three variations plus settings and a short decision log.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.

On-Camera Flash

Lighting Control Assignment

Create two intentional lighting variations and document the setup.

Required output

Submit setup evidence and final images with the intended lighting differences explained.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.

Bounce Flash & Directional Control

Lighting Control Assignment

Create two intentional lighting variations and document the setup.

Required output

Submit setup evidence and final images with the intended lighting differences explained.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.

Off-Camera Flash

Lighting Control Assignment

Create two intentional lighting variations and document the setup.

Required output

Submit setup evidence and final images with the intended lighting differences explained.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.

Flash Modifiers & Light Shaping

Lighting Control Assignment

Create two intentional lighting variations and document the setup.

Required output

Submit setup evidence and final images with the intended lighting differences explained.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.

Flash Sync, High-Speed Sync & Rear Curtain

Lighting Control Assignment

Create two intentional lighting variations and document the setup.

Required output

Submit setup evidence and final images with the intended lighting differences explained.

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Beginner

Complete correctly with guidance and explain the basic decision.

Intermediate

Complete independently with consistent control.

Advanced

Adapt successfully to a realistic constraint and justify decisions.

Professional

Deliver to a professional brief with reliable quality control.

Expert

Handle unexpected constraints, defend trade-offs and demonstrate integrated expert judgment.