DIG-110 Digital Photography
This course is designed to provide an introduction to digital photography and will cover the creative process and appreciation of methods of artistic expression through projects and exercises. The course will cover the parts of the camera and how they are used, technical and practical aspects of the digital camera, the composition of photographs using principles of art, critical analysis of photographs through peer critique and the study of notable artists, the use of image editing software and editing and manipulating photographs, and output options. The class will also cover basic techniques for improving picture quality. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.
Cross Listed Courses
ART-110
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Course Outline
Department
Visual and Performing Arts
Course Description
This course is designed to provide an introduction to digital photography and will cover the creative process and appreciation of methods of artistic expression through projects and exercises. The course will cover the parts of the camera and how they are used, technical and practical aspects of the digital camera, the composition of photographs using principles of art, critical analysis of photographs through peer critique and the study of notable artists, the use of image editing software and editing and manipulating photographs, and output options. The class will also cover basic techniques for improving picture quality. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.
Credit Hours
3SUNY General Education Course
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate novice level skill of digital workflow for projects relating to the practice of contemporary photography.
- Create finished work in the form of print and digital output.
- Critique final projects with peers using professional vocabulary to verbally and visually articulate form and concept.
Topic Outline
- Understanding concepts of exposure
- Understanding parts of the camera
- Understanding techniques to different types of shooting situations
- Understanding different ways to shoot motion
- Understanding control over depth of field
- Understanding the rules of composition when shooting
- Understanding of menus on typical cameras
- Understanding of image editing software Adobe Photoshop and/or Lightroom
- Understanding of basic lighting
- Understanding of storage options
- Understanding options for output from print to web
- Understanding vocabulary as it relates to industry and theory