ART (0104) 256 - Introduction to Photography

Credits: 3.00

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.

Course Learning Goals: 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.