Photography through a Scientific Lens

Catalog description

This is an introductory course for students with little to no previous experience in photography. Students with some knowledge of basic camera operations will have the opportunity to go beyond basic photography. The course will cover camera controls, uploading digital images, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and digital printing. Along with a technical study of the medium, this course is intended to broaden knowledge of the creative and archival possibilities the photograph represents. Students will learn to use light, composition, depth of field and focus to create images that not only depict reality but also transform it. The course will explore different techniques and concepts used in photography for study in the fields of architecture, agriculture and nature.