Photography

Get a hands-on introduction to digital photography, hardware, software, and technical concepts and terminology. In a computer lab/studio, explore the use of digital cameras, scanners, and printers. This is an elective course in the Photography Certificate program.

Build on the knowledge gained in Photography Introduction or equivalent course. Examine digital and traditional comparisons in exposure, film types, and storage. Learn various methods of controlling depth of field through assignments. Study basic flash and lighting techniques. Create a coherent body of work for final project. A photo shoot field trip is scheduled.

Learn the fundamentals in both digital and traditional capture of images. Study exposure, metering, f-stops, and shutter speeds. Gain an understanding of composition within the aethetics of photographic vision. No prior experience is necessary. A photo shoot and darkroom field trips are scheduled. Use your camera to complete class assignments.

Explore photography as a fine art and a means of expression. Study various photographic artists who use darkroom techniques, still-life, and narrative approaches to communicate their ideas and feelings. Learn about different photographic methods and techniques. Prerequisite: Photography Introduction or approval of the instructor. (Purchase of textbook optional)

If photography is part of your job description, then this is the course for you. Examine the business practices of commercial photography. Improve your images from capture through final output. Examine capture media, available and augmented lighting, simple image manipulation, and final output considerations. Review specific photo situations, and explore details of the imaging process that apply to your industry. Prerequisite: Photography Introduction or equivalent course

Build on the skills acquired in Studio Lighting Introduction or equivalent course, and continue to explore the various lighting techniques employed to enhance composition while working with models and clients. Examine in greater detail the types of lighting used in advertising and specialty photography. Prerequisite: Studio Lighting Introduction or approval of instructor.

Gain hands-on experience working with professional lighting equipment. Explore various lighting techniques used to enhance composition and learn to solve problems working with models and clients in single and group sessions. Emphasis will be on human subjects, but the course includes demonstrations of other types of lighting used in product, advertising and specialty photography.