An introduction to photography aesthetic and technical skills, including manual functions of digital cameras, image creation and capture, file management and workflow, image adjustment and digital printing. The course will also introduce students to important historical and contemporary practitioners. Group critiques and practical labs using the camera and Adobe Software will help develop ideas and technical skills. This course is a major and certificate requirement.
This class requires in-person and live online meetings. In-person meeting information (meeting days, times, location) is in the class schedule. Live online meetings require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. This class is part of is 17.5 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check the . Some DSLR cameras and computer lab access with software are available for student use. Students may use the computer lab in the . This course is a pre-requisite for PHOT certificates and the AS Degree. This class may use V165 for some meetings. Satisfies ÃÈ·µ¼º½ GE Area E.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188