PHOT-180 Basic Photography

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Students must have full-time access to an adjustable camera capable of controlling shutter speeds apertures and focus. Cameras fitting this description include advanced compact bridge or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR).
This course focuses on camera controls composition aesthetics lighting and image control. The student will gain experience in digital photography through lectures demonstrations assignments practice and critiques. Course content emphasizes craft photographic vision and visual problem solving. Students must have a camera capable of controlling shutter speed aperture and focus. Cameras fitting this description include advanced compact bridge or digital single reflex (DSLR) cameras.