Photography I

Catalog description

This course centers on a method known as Straight Photography. This approach grew in popularity at the beginning of the 20th Century; a variety of artists established and strengthened the medium as an art form. Through lectures and hands-on learning, students are provided with the basic understanding of how to operate a still single-lens reflex camera. Other topics include lens selection, lighting, color temperature, and the digital darkroom. Technology does not define this course. Cameras and software function as tools just like a canvas and brush is to a painter. Students are encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style in addition to mastering a range of practical photographic techniques in assembling a cohesive, meaningful, exhibition-quality portfolio. There are six projects designed to enhance your critical thinking skills, as well as help you discover your own unique approach to photography.