PHOTOGRAPHY I

 

Photography I is an introductory course intended to teach the students basic principles of the photographic process and the elements of visual art. A complete examination of the history of photography and the camera will be coupled with contemporary practices in digital photography. Included will be a series of lecture-demonstrations to supplement the student’s practical experience and the use of the photography textbook. Multiple criticism exercises and critiques of student work will be stressed. The class sessions explain the principles of photography, editing, criticism, production,anddiscusshow to apply them effectively to the out of class photography assignments. All production of photography in the course is digital and will be submitted online. There will also be a series of printed works, which students will use to learn about professional practices in fine art photography. Students will be using Adobe Photoshop to edit their work in class.

 

*Student must have access to a digital camera outside of class to complete weekly assignments