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PHOT 107 - Photography II


PREREQUISITES: PHOT 104 - Photography I  
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020

This course further develops advanced camera skills and photographic vision. Special attention is placed on the practice and theory. The course introduces special techniques and digital processes while refining printing and processing skills. It will also emphasize good composition and the use of photography as a communication tool. 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:

  1. Apply zone system to black and white photography.
  2. Effectively execute assignments starting with pre-visualization and ending with a properly exposed negative and print.
  3. Demonstrate ability to use filters with the camera.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to make decisions about depth of field and shutter speeds.
  5. Demonstrate and refine ability to compose effectively.
  6. Demonstrate advanced tonal controls, image adjustments, as well as various digital workflow processes to produce high quality digital prints.
  7. Demonstrate the critical and aesthetic skills necessary to effectively assess photographic images.
  8. Present orally a project to your peers, clients, faculty, or advisors.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Composition
  • Depth of Field
  • Shutter Speed
  • Seeing photographically

Zone System:

  • Pre-visualization
  • Light Ratios
  • Advanced image processing
  • Working with various formats
  • Image production and workflow
  • Automated processes

 
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