ART 3315 Digital Photography

Introduction to digital imaging practices, including but not limited to the use of DSLR cameras. Students are introduced to digital capture, editing, and printing. Emphasis is placed digital manipulation and editing skills in tandem to developing a strong creative voice. An additional 3 hours of independent studio work is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Knowledge of manual operations of Digital SLR camera: Shutter speeds, f-stops/apertures, depth of field, ISO, Histograms on DSLR, Color temperature/white balance, light metering with DSLR, lenses and focal lengths, resolution, basic digital image processing.
2. General understanding of the basic history and context of art-photography and familiarity with contemporary artistic practice that involves the medium of photography.
3. Ability to verbally analyze the form and content of photographs.
4. Ability to apply conceptual ideas to the creation of photographs.
5. Knowledge of high-quality inkjet printing procedures.