2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHOT 104 - Photography I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
Covers basic photographic theory and technique. Includes image capture, processing, various output methods and light. Study of cameras, lenses, exposure, characteristics of photographic media and output. Appropriate presentation, software options, and sequencing of imagery are stressed, along with historical examples that provide background for understanding the medium.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate an ability to operate a camera using manual controls.
- Measure incident and reflective light for a subject and determine the proper camera settings.
- Demonstrate printing equipment to produce properly exposed and processed prints.
- Learn and employ methods of image correction.
- Produce photographs which demonstrate an ability to control focus in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of depth of field.
- Demonstrate an understanding of capturing and freezing motion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of photographic composition and design.
- Produce photographs that exhibit conceptual thinking ability.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Camera Basics
Camera skills
Exposure techniques: aperture and shutter speeds
Focal length
Incident and reflective light meter readings
Depth of field
Focal systems
Filters
ISO
Output/Finishing Techniques
Filters
Special effects
Enlarging, cropping and resizing
Image processing
Lighting
Direction and quality of light
Presentation
Matting
Mounting techniques
Archival processes
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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