Digital Photography II

Catalog description

Three lecture. Creative digital camera operation. Advanced equipment, lighting, color calibration, and workflow. Digital output processes for print and web. Students will be able to: develop and fine tune their digital workflow; master exposure compensation concepts; explore and utilize basic lighting techniques from natural light to electronic flash; research ideal equipment based on their budget and artistic concerns; enhance image quality employing advanced color correction techniques; employ advanced digital darkroom techniques to manipulate and enhance digital images for printing; create examples of different photographic genre through digital exploration and experimentation; discuss the advantages of digital photography in today’s digital media environment; incorporate pre and post visualization to craft a unique visual statement; define photographic vision and its use in creating unique aesthetic statements; demonstrate and Incorporate the use of basic design principles in their work; research historical and contemporary photographic art processes . Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.