INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY (SLAE)

This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of photography, including composition, lighting, and exposure. The course will cover the basic functions of smart phones & tablets and software. Images and issues in the History of Photography as well as in contemporary fine-art photographic practice will be explored. Aspects of black-and- white photography and printing will be included but, this is a digital photography course and working in a darkroom is not included. The course culminates in a final project which requires students to display their technical knowledge while creating a visually coherent group of images. Students must provide their own smart phone or tablet or DSLR camera and portable drive to take the course. (SLAE)