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2019-2020 Archived Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Archived Catalog

PHOT-282 Photographic Principles

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisites: PHOT-190  and PHOT-183 .
This course provides the student with a scientific background upon which an understanding of a variety of photographic processes can be based. Areas such as image formation lens design and photographic chemistry will be explored. Students will be expected to purchase some materials and have access to an adjustable camera.

Course Outcomes
1. Explore scientific principles and theories relevant to photographic process, such as image formation, lens design, photographic chemistry, etc. 2. Identify variables of photographic processing 3. Identify health and environmental hazards 4. Develop ability to evaluate manufacturer’s claims and test reports 5. Understand electronic image formation, storage, and computer manipulation 6. Develop a problem solving model, identify variables, constants and potential errors