Foundations of Cameras and Composition

Catalog description

Advisory: Completion of PHTC 101 or PHTC 125 Instructional materials fee of $30.00 is required for this course and must be paid at registration. Survey of 35mm digital and film cameras, 2 ¼ Medium and 4x5 large format film cameras are examined. The course discusses the integration of mechanical and artistic principles in creating photographic images. It provides information applicable to digital and film cameras, lenses, exposure, and conceptual development. Students may also research photographic bodies of work that have had a large impact on society. Students are required to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college. (CSU, AVC)