Photography I

Catalog description

Photo I introduces the students to the basic use of the camera, workings of darkroom and Adobe Photoshop post-processing. This course is addressed at those who have no knowledge of photography. It will familiarize the students with the fundamental techniques necessary for a creative use of photography. At the beginning of the course, students will use black & white film and print in the darkroom. Subsequently, they will be introduced to digital photography and post-production with Adobe Photoshop. This course will give a comprehensive overview of the basic tools that concern both analog and digital photography. Through lectures and demo in the photo studio, students will have the opportunity to personally experience the creative potential of photography and the languages linked to it. Assignments will include topics such as depth of field, shutter speed, digital color management. Students will learn how to correctly expose, how to develop black & white film, and how to print in the darkroom. They will also learn the main features of digital photography, development of RAW files, basic use of digital post-production, digital printing. The course includes lectures, presentations, demos, shooting sessions, discussions and critiques of photographs produced by the students.