The Photographic Vision ((4 Credits))

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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to photography as art, craft, profession, and medium of communication. Students will learn the technical aspects of the camera and the communicative and artistic potential of the medium. We will discover how structure, form, composition and special effects contribute to a final work while compiling one’s own portfolio of photographs. Students will also view and critique photographs to further develop technique and personal style. Additional topics covered in this course include the history of photography, various genres such as portraiture and photojournalism, and photography as art. Students will also study the works of accomplished professional photographers and explore the consistent elements present in successfully executed photographs. This course was previously ART-222024 The Photographic Vision.