2017-18 University Bulletin 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-18 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ART (0104) 256 - Introduction to Photography


Credits: 3

Students will engage in a variety of contemporary photographic practices.  They will be introduced to both digital and film technologies, learn about different camera techniques and formats, and experiment with alternative photgraphic processes.

Free Note: Students who wish to take this class must have regular access to a DSLR camera.

Students will:

 

build their own operational pinhole cameras and understand how to make a successful picture via time and aperture.

produce a “darkroom” portfolio that demonstrates their understanding of traditional film-based photographic exposing, processing and printing techniques.

produce a “digital” portfolio that demonstrates their understanding of the DSLR camera (including RAW file formats, ISO control, and White balance), Adobe Lightroom, and color management.

produce a “project portfolio” that demonstrates their ability to build a photographic series that sustains a consistent aesthetic and addresses a single topic.

create Photography blogs that reveal their comprehension of basic studio lighting techniques, aesthetic photographic principles, and contemporary photographic theory.