ART 3316 Intermediate Photography

Emphasis is placed on the development of professional skills in the field of photography, including solidifying a personal creative approach. Content also includes the history of photography and contemporary practices, themes and approaches to the photographic image. Student may choose to work in either the black and white darkroom or digitally. An additional three hours of independent studio work is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART 3315

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Comprehensive knowledge of manual operations of Digital SLR camera: Shutter speeds, f-stops/apertures, ISO, depth of field, color space, color, temperature/white balance, light metering, lenses and focal lengths, resolution, basic digital image processing.
2. Able to verbally analyze the form and content of photographs.
3. Able to apply conceptual ideas to the creation of photographs.
4. A basic understanding of the history of photography and familiarity with contemporary practice.
5. Advanced Photoshop image editing and image manipulation techniques.
6. Knowledge of high-quality inkjet printing procedures.